Gambhir and Laxman secure famous draw

Mar 30, 2009

New Zealand made a great start to the day with Chris Martin getting Sachin Tendulkar early•Getty Images

VVS Laxman, who came in next, was very cautious•Associated Press

It was another tough day for New Zealand and Iain O'Brien's dropped catch off Gambhir summed it up•Getty Images

Laxman reached his second fifty of the match, adding 96 with Gambhir•AFP

A chuffed MS Dhoni congratulated Laxman on his match-saving effort•Associated Press

Tendulkar added just six runs to his overnight 58•Associated Press

Gautam Gambhir continued his monumental innings, helping India erase the deficit•Associated Press

Gambhir clips during his epic 137•AFP

Laxman opened up after tea ... •AFP

Laxman's watchful innings soothed Indian nerves•Getty Images

He was strong through the off side as well•AFP

... and his 14th Test century helped India escape with a draw•Getty Images