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.

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

The fast bowler returns to Tests for the first time since 2021 and will be part of the squad for the Edgbaston Test.