There was better news for the England cricket set-up today when the team gained a tame but creditable draw in the second Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
The tourists, fresh from their humiliating innings defeat in Jamaica a week ago, were more resolute in their batting today, and, after being put in, reached 7 without loss before the match was declared a draw.
England captain Andrew Strauss weighed in with a useful 6 not out, and he was ably supported at the other end by Alastair Cook, who notched a single.
It was the first time ever that England had gone right through a Test without conceding a wicket, and the ECB will be mightily relieved at the improvement in the team's performance.
A third Test will now take place on Sunday, either at the Antigua Recreation Ground, or, if that venue is unfit, at one of several picturesque local beaches.
