The England and India series has served as another reminder that Test cricket still has a pulse. Making its heart beat outside the Big Three is more problematic.

Karun Nair made a return to the Indian Test team after eight years during the five-match series against England. Nair bagged mixed outings in the series, as he accumulated 205 runs in the four Tests he played,

Recently-concluded England-India Test series stood as a stirring reminder of the format’s enduring magic. There was so much talk about the future of Test cricket, but it is series like this that keep the format alive-they keep that fire burning.

Live coverage of this summer Test series is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK, with all games shown live on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action.

England test series has been called the greatest in recent years.

Despite their on-field success, the Proteas are still waiting for the thrills and drama that come with a five-match Test series