India captain Virat Kohli was pleased with the effort of his lower order batsmen for giving the team a handy first-innings lead, calling the runs scored by them 'gold dust'. The first Test ended in a draw after rain washed out the final day's play with India needed 157 more runs to win with nine wickets in hand. But Kohli was happy with the effort and said it was a result of the incredible amount of time and hard work the bowlers had invested in their batting. They have been in the nets regularly, wanting to contribute regularly, wanting to contribute to the team. Also Read | Highlights: India vs England 1st Test, Day 5"Just the grit and determination… you know, as opposition, when the bowlers gets runs it can be annoying.

Source: Hindustan Times August 08, 2021 15:52 UTC