England, at this point in time, seems well on course for its first series victory over the West Indies in 31 years. Until recently, there was a feeling that the Windies could not be beaten. Sherwin Campbell's dismissal this morning, on the last day of the final Test, is the best examplar of what I am talking about. Here is the Windies, fighting for pride and honour. Needing to do something special, to score 374 in the final innings, to save a series.
Ball pitches outside off.
Sherwin Campbell clinically guides it, at waist height, to second slip. Graeme Hick muffs the kind of catch schoolboys would be sent to bed without supper for dropping. Next ball, same line, shorter still. Campbell stands in place, and guides the ball to the same fielder. A touch higher, making it a mite easier.