In this pandemic world thank God for Test Match cricket

Unbelievable though it might seem there could be a lot of people who are not currently watching the amazing cricket match live on TV between England and West Indies. No spectators thanks to the wretched virus and social distancing requirements but millions around the world are glued to their screens to catch sight of some of the greatest cricket going on at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. England have to win or else they will lose the three-match series. West Indies won the first match. A whole day out of the five-day second match was lost with rain and now on the last day England are trying to bowl out West Indies, having scored enough runs to make it near-impossible for the West Indian batsmen to go passed the England total. Some stupendous batting by one of the finest all round players in the world, Ben Stokes, has made it possible for England to win. Four West Indian wickets have already fallen. Six to go and half a day left to do it. Sport can raise the spirits to such an extent that all the worries and fears of the pandemic can be gloriously forgotten. If this match ends in a draw it will be a cruel blow for England, after two batsmen, Ben Stokes and Dom Sibley, scored centuries in the first innings and Stuart Broad grabbed three fabulous wickets after returning to the England side following the decision to rest him in the first Test Match. Now it's a tense and dramatic finish to the second Test Match with the West Indies team desperately trying to keep their wickets safe from the determined England bowlers. Both sides have played in a great spirit of sporting endeavour. No spectators to rouse them on but a totally gripping match to watch on TV. I think England will win but West Indies are fighting hard for a draw.