An elated England skipper Andrew Strauss credited his bowlers for the massive 196-run win over India in the opening cricket Test here, saying that it was a perfect performance against a formidable batting line-up.
"Over the two innings, it was as close to perfect bowling performance as it has been in the last two-three years which is saying a lot as we have bowled quite consistently well in this period," stated Strauss after England dismissed India for 286 and 261 in the two innings at Lord's.
"It was an outstanding performance by the whole attack. they showed if you work hard with consistent line and length you could have results on any track."
