Rather than seeing England's decision to see the game out as a negative decision, the way they calmly saw themselves to safety was actually a positive way to end the game ©AFP
There have been some historic fifth days of Test cricket this year. In January, India triumphed over Australia at the Gabba for one of their best ever Test match victories. A couple of weeks later, Kyle Mayers' double hundred propelled West Indies to a famous win over Bangladesh at Chattogram. They were both tension filled fifth days of high drama and high quality that will live long in the memories of those who were there and those who were watching from afar.
In contrast, the final day at Lord's probably won't be long remembered. It will most likely fade from memory as quickly as the crowd at Lord's were draining glasses of Champagne in the Sunday sun. As England and New Zealand played out
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