The only thing hard to take about him is the grief he's been giving us about England winning the Ashes in cricket.

It tells us we've got heart, and that we're always determined to win and we're not giving up our winning streak yet.

Even a pandit comes to grief by giving instruction to a foolish disciple, by maintaining a wicked wife, and by excessive familiarity with the miserable.

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This England side [2004-5] have a different feel to them. They have a bit of a winning habit and winning culture which they haven't had for a while.

Winning Test matches in India is a difficult business at the best of times. For England to share the series with only half a full strength side was a terrific performance.