This series has been a huge advert for test cricket and shows the public and organisers that this is still the most exciting part of the sport despite other formats attracting more casual audiences. With talk of four-day tests as opposed to five-day tests, day 5 at Lord’s proved all the doubters wrong and showed everyone that there is still thrilling cricket to be observed with the most traditional aspects of the game.

With the series tied 1-1 prior to the test at the home of cricket, England have now taken a 2-1 lead after a monumental comeback with the ball despite a spirited India batting display which nearly saw them grab victory after it looked like the game was slipping away from them with wickets tumbling thanks to some expert England bowling.