41.   Waqar will spearhead Pakistan as it strives for its fifth consecutive Test series win against England.

42.   In reality the defeat has prompted profound self-doubt in a team who reached a pinnacle last year after a series win in New Zealand.

43.   Atherton believes the series win vindicates his belief that England have played well throughout the tour of Zimbabwe and New Zealand.

44.   Australia wrapped up their first home series win over West Indies for two decades on Tuesday and skipper Mark Taylor then hammered the Caribbean giants as outdated.

45.   The series win means Australia retains the world Test championship.

46.   Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has confounded critics who mock his portly physique by leading his unfancied side to a stunning series win over world champions Pakistan.