By Matthew Barrett
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The England cricket team this afternoon wrapped up the third successive Test win of the current series against India. The victory means that after the fourth Test (the result of which is now largely irrelevant) and the end of the series in a few days' time, the England cricket team will be ranked the number one Test team in the world, a title currently held by the defeated Indian team.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulated the England team on their achievement, saying:
"I congratulate the England cricket team on their fantastic achievement. Their performance in this Test - including England's highest-ever innings score in a non-timeless Test and Alastair Cook's magnificent 294 - against the team that has up to now been ranked number one in the world, is a tribute to their domination of the sport. It was a massive team effort, bowling India out twice for less than 250 and always being so sharp in the field. I watched the closing overs on the sofa at home and will remember the joy of the crowd at Edgbaston and England getting to number one in such style for a long time to come. The whole nation can be very proud of our team of world beaters."
