With the current Test providing a surprising array of cricket coupled with being the author of cricketing history it seems like a nonsensical move not to look back at the 5 most memorable Tests in the history of this age old competition.

5) Sophia Gardens 2009: A draw tasting as sweet as a win

The scene was set for a vicious England upset in Cardiff as the travelling side declared on a staggering 674 for 6. Having been set the gruelling task of achieving a targeted win of 239 the English batsmen were not looking too confident in achieving a win and at that even a draw. In a quintessentially English style the chase turned into a collapse putting many fans hopes of some form of salvageable result in the balance. The knights in shining armour made an appearance in the shapes of James Anderson and Monty Panesar who managed to bat until 6:40 pm securing a draw for the down-heartened fan base. Never had a dot ball been received with such favour and celebration. Each minute without a wicket was a step closer to jubilation and triumph for the English and after what was dubbed “like a win” by the press, the final draw was welcomed with open arms as England had saved their Ashes 2009 hopes.