That is the beauty of the long game (even though, had the proper over rate been reached, the World Test Championship would have finished on the third day). It is a real test for those who play in it, without hiding places, where fortunes change from session to session, as at Leeds.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 15-member squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Star pacer Jofra Archer has been added to the squad. He made his return to the Test scheme of things after four years.

Captain Ben Stokes' England will want to continue with their “Bazball” approach, in order to maintain the momentum.