Drawing a series may not be the greatest triumph in sport.

But England’s achievement in squaring the Test series in India is enormous. Amazingly, it is 21 years since England won a test match – never mind a series – in India. The Ashes heroes triumphed despite a fearful list of injuries. Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff proved his star quality in leading the team to glory, especially after missing the birth of his child to lead his country.

Bring on the Ashes re-run in Oz!