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IND vs ENG Test Series: Indian opener KL Rahul enjoyed an incredible run in the recently concluded series between India and England. The 33-year-old did not just won hearts on the field but off the field as well. Recently, Rahul posted heartwarming messages for his friend Rishabh Pant and England's seasoned quick Chris Woakes for displaying sheer commitment to battle through pain to fight on the field for their country.

Rahul took to official Instagram account and shared a collage of Pant and Woakes taking the responsibility to bat in critical junctures for their respective teams and captioned it, "Warriors. Defining courage and love for this sport."

After putting aside an injury scare relating to his finger during the third Test, India vice-captain Pant took guard on the fourth contest under the grey Manchester sky. Pant was struck on his foot while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes in the 68th over of the opening day. His foot immediately swelled and blood trickled when he took off his boot.

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The pain was evident on his face, but he immediately went off the field on 37(54) as he left Old Trafford on a golf buggy. On Day Two, Pant came back to bat for India as he reached another Test fifty.

In the fifth and final Test at The Oval, Woakes injured his left shoulder on the opening day while attempting to prevent the ball from touching the boundary rope. Three days later, when England stood 17 runs shy of victory from gunning down the 374-run target in the opening hour with one wicket in hand, Woakes set a new benchmark.

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With his left arm attached with a sling, tucked underneath his jumper, Woakes climbed down the stairs of the Bedser Stand and joined Gus Atkinson at the crease. Woakes didn't face a single delivery but sprinted for runs, and grimaced on several occasions. Woakes' resistance eventually came to an end after Mohammed Siraj rattled Atkinson's off stump to seal India's six-run triumph.

Inputs from ANI