XI OF A KIND
XI of a kind - Dead rubber classics
One of the fascinating aspects of Test cricket is how the plot of a match slowly changes from the relaxed and unhurried settings to unexpected spurts of excitement and suspense. The pace of a match can fluctuate from being a slow-burner to a tension-filled contest. Over five days, numerous subplots seem to be stitched into producing that one memorable Test match.
In fact, a classic Test match is akin to a thrilling tale where the 22 players are the various characters of the tale. As you flip through the pages of the book, the ebbs and flows of the tale keep the reader engrossed, and the suspense continues to unfold before the climax. In this edition of XIs, we look at 11 classic dead-rubber Test matches, where one side had already won the series going into the final or the last few Tests, but the other team was able to raise its game to ensure an unforgettable match that would be reverberated for years to come.