Australia respect for England 'high as ever'

Justin Langer has extended his congratulations to England on beating India in the third Test to level the series, while adding that Australia's respect for England is as "high as ever". In his diary at the BBC, Langer said:

Talking of tough opposition, it would be remiss of me not to mention England's outstanding victory in Mumbai.

Since the Ashes, we have kept a closer than usual eye on England's progress and had been quietly smug about their efforts in Pakistan and India.

But after yesterday's triumph the respect factor is as high as ever.

To defeat India in a Test match at home, particularly in Mumbai, is a colossal effort and hats must go off again to Freddie Flintoff, who led his team against many odds to a historic win.