The English players broke into wild celebrations the moment the two sides mutually agreed to a draw at the VCA stadium. There was a feeling of bonhomie and the tourists hugged each other even as gloom descended on the Indian dressing room.
Bell and debutant Joe Root (20) were at the crease when the stumps were drawn for the final time in the series. It was a remarkable turnaround from the visitors after the humiliating defeat in the series opener in Ahmedabad a month ago.