Yep, a truly thrilling win. I wish I too could put it into words, but it's hard to explain, especially to those who don't follow or even understand cricket. 378 as a fourth innings chase is something that just doesn't happen. It's actually England's highest ever chase down in test history (which goes back to 1877), so that should put it in some context.
England haven't been that bad however, ranking usually somewhere in the middle of the world's test-playing nations, but did manage to hold top spot for over a year in around 2012. But the last couple of years have been bad, making this a spectacular turnaround. And I think you're right Bill when you suggest confidence has played a huge role in that, because like almost any other sport success or failure is largely determined by attitude, by courage and grit. It is arguably more important than raw talent and skill. Cricket has its own word for this: "form" (as in the manner or behaviour of one's performance). In Cricket, form is paramount, and it just so happens that under new management (and new captaincy) England's form has sky-rocketed.
Here are the highlights of yesterday's epic comeback against India. This set the stage for securing final victory this morning. Those outside the UK may need a VPN.
And if you're struggling to understand what on earth Bill and I are talking about, this should help: