THE standard of cricket played this past few weeks between England and New Zealand has been quite superb. The spirit exhibited between both sides has been a credit to all and a joy to watch.

New Zealand particularly have displayed a smiling, sporting attitude long thought gone, showing total respect for the opposition and officials.

What next – wow – the Australians, with their expletive-ridden, needless, endless sledging, with an ill-tempered, surly attitude to all in their way.

Peter Rickaby, West Park, Selby