BEN'S CAPTAIN SENSIBLE NOW

SINCE the summer of 2022 England have treated us all to some cricket from the future.

- JEREMY CROSS

And how good has that been? But here at one of the world's oldest grounds, Ben Stokes & Co took supporters on a trip back to the past. And the route's final destination appeared to be a proper Test match.

Those of a certain vintage might recall them.

These occasions involved sensible batting, disciplined bowling and not a six in sight.

Welcome to 'Bazball' with the brakes on.

A fortnight ago some incredible heroics at Headingley saw Brendon McCullum's side chase down 371 to win - England's secondhighest chase in Test history.