In sand and imaginary one down wicket

life to be honest.’’

As the match drew, on the situation became more tense and made for nervous viewing.

But for Wagner the feeling went the other way, his belief rising as the innings progressed.

He was eventually dismissed just before 6pm, edging one on to his pad before the ball remained aerial to be caught in close on the leg side.

The wicket gave England a glimmer of hope, but Wagner reviewed the decision.

By the time the review was complete, it was deemed the light had become too poor, seeing the match called to a close.

While the review could have been seen as a ploy to kill time, Wagner said it was more a case of testing his luck.

‘‘Well it was one of those where we had two reviews, so I thought we might as well use one.

‘‘I was 100% convinced it wasn’t out lbw, but when I heard the ball was caught I was like ‘I could be out here’.

‘‘So I thought I’d make the most of the review system and use it anyway and try my luck.’’

The series win was one he rated as one of the most significant of his career.

It also showed the significance test cricket still holds and how meaningful a series win can be.

‘‘Over five days the amount of work you’ve got to put in and how hard you’ve got to play and then fight over that twohour period at the back end — it’s the most satisfying and rewarding feeling there is to step over the line.

‘‘That is something you don’t ever get anywhere else.’’