A short summary of the 1st Test between Old Blighty and Africa's South
A draw was the only correct result, giving neither side any justification for their persistent smugness.
Monty the left-arm spinner is no match for Monty the celebrity phenomenon.
I thought the ICC was all about umpires and common-sense a month ago. Then how is it that umpires offer the light at 4:30, captains shake hands and walk off, but the match is not called a draw, no ten minutes later the players are sent back out again, we have two overs of play, everyone knows the game is as good as over, then it's declared stumps for real. Nice. That won't be confusing for anyone at all. Nor will it affect the reputation of test cricket to newbie watchers either.
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