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Away advantage

Sambit Bal

England v India was Test cricket as it ought to be: tough, hard-fought, and full of spark
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In the end the margin of 1-0, it could be argued, was a fair way for the series to end. England were the superior side at Lord’s and India dominated the last two Tests. Speculation is futile, but if it hadn’t been a draw at Lord’s, the Oval Test would possibly have yielded a result, most likely in India’s favour. But draws aren’t necessarily dull, and this was an enthralling series. More importantly it was Test cricket as it ought to be: tough, challenging, skilful, full of crackle and contest, and bends and surprises.
In many ways this was a most un-Indian victory. It wasn’t achieved through a burst of brilliance or glittering individual performances, and there was nothing freakish about it. It […]

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