But for their ambition, drive and will, the chief protagonists of the tense Lord’s climax would have withered unseen and unblossomed.

Despite posting a solid total of 387 in the first innings, India collapsed under pressure in the second, getting bowled out for just 170 while chasing a target of 193.

He is set to undergo surgery on the little finger of his non-bowling hand, giving Dawson or Leach a chance to play at Old Trafford

Spin bowler took the last week as England went 2-1 up in the five-match series at Lord's, but will play no further part

Spin bowler Shoaib Bashir, who took the final wicket in the Three Lions’ dramatic 22-run win over the Indians at Lord’s on Monday, will not feature in either of the remaining two matches, which take place at Old Trafford in Manchester before returning to London at The Oval.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan and ex-India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta discuss potential squad rotations for England and India before the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

SHOAIB BASHIR watched with disbelief and joy as the ball trickled on to the stumps with just enough force to dislodge a bail. When the little piece of wood fell to earth, Bashir sprinted 50 yards

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday described the second round of tariff policy discussions between Bangladesh and the United States (US) as encouraging. “We returned from the US yesterday (Sunday) after concluding the second round of talks.