Andrew Strauss had no complaints about handing over England's ranking of the world's best Test team to South Africa yesterday.
The Proteas' 51-run win at Lord's allowed them to take the three-match series 2-0 and with it, whip the No.1 ranking from under their hosts' feet.
Short of a thrilling late rally led by Matt Prior (73), South Africa, with their superior batting, always looked in complete control.
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