A quick word on Pietersen and Broad

It would be chirlish not to comment on the sensational start Pietersen has made to captaincy, and the first 5 for of Stuart Broad's career. Both are incredibly exciting for England - I've burbled before about how Broad's bowling might not quite be good enough for international level, but it would be superb for England if it is, and a couple more match winning performances over the rest of this series and the winter will really cement his place in the side.

Pietersen seems to have had a galvanising effect on the side and long may it continue. The only way we'll really know how good he is though is when he's under real pressure with a run or two in it at the end of an ODI, or when he's lost a Test or two and needs to turn it around. But the initial signs are very good which is a better position than I expected England to be in immediately after his appointment....