England v India: Reflections on 3rd Test

India won the 3 match Test series 1-0 after a draw at the Oval. India were in complete control of the game after amassing 664 in the first innings then bowling England out for 345. Knowing that a draw was enough to win the series, Dravid opted not to enforce the follow on and India declared on 180-6 setting England 500 to win (at 5 an over) - a near impossible target. The highlight of the game was probably Anil Kumble's maiden Test century, bizarrely India's only individual ton in their 664. Kumble was playing his 118th Test the popular leg spinner will have delighted cricket fans everywhere by finally reaching 3 figures. Zaheer Kahn led India's superb seam attack throughout the series.

England fans will have enjoyed another Kevin Pietersen ton and will be praying that Matt Prior's shocking performance was a one off. Despite missing their first choice seam attack, it was the batting that really underperformed. Either Strauss or Bell could find their place under threat in the not to distant future. With the ball Sidebottom continued his... er, 'Indian' Summer, Anderson found some form and Tremlett impressed in his first couple of test Matches.