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England coach Andy Flower has said that accomplishment the popular number one spot in the world Test rankings is a exciting feeling.
"It feels simply sensational to maintain the number one spot and it comes after a lot of hard training sessions and Test matches. It was a goal that spurs the whole side on and it's very pleasing to have achieved that goal," said Flower.
Flower guide England to number one Test spot after the home side contentedly thrashes India in the first three Tests of the four-match series.
The Zimbabwean also heap praise on two ICC Awards 2011 nominees, Alastair Cook and James Anderson, for their noteworthy aid.
While opener Cook has been active in helping his side reach the top of the pile with his monumental career-best 294 last week at Edgbaston, pacer Anderson has been the pick of England's attack, having already taken 18 wickets in the series.
"Cook has done some wonderful things as a player in his 27 year on this earth. With previously 19 Test centuries, he can be proud of a very successful career. He is a good person, modest but strong in his way and good for the dressing room and when he comes out to achieve on the field too," said Flower on this week's ICC Cricket World Radio Show.
"James Anderson has got a lot better over the last few years. His knowledge as a bowler has accelerated. He has had a couple of nice bowling coaches in Ottis Gibson and now David Saker and also a nice collection of bowlers to work with.
"The group talks a lot and works jointly and creates pressure. Our bowling depth looks ok but I would be kept back to get too starry-eyed about everything. We cannot rest on our laurels," said the former Zimbabwe captain twisted coach.
Meanwhile, India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel, who had miss out on a Test berth for the ongoing series was built-in in the 16-man Indian squad for the one-off T2O and ODI series next to England beginning August 31, said, "It will be a good challenge for me as I have not played in England since 2005."
"To be prepared for English circumstances you've got to make tighter your game since the ball swings around a lot," said the Gujarat player.
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