Ben Stokes had the last laugh at Headingley. "It's a good job Test cricket is played over five days, isn't it?" he said with a smile, when asked if he had ever doubted his decision to bowl first on winning the toss was the right one as India raced to 430 for 3 in their first innings.

England captain Ben Stokes praised his side's approach after they pulled off a remarkable five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley on Tuesday. Stokes's decision to field first after winning the toss in seemingly ideal batting conditions was criticised by former England captain Michael Vaughan But all-rounder Stokes added: "It's a good job Test cricket is played over five days.