In his latest Daily Telegraph column, Michael highlights the difficulties England will face on the sub-continent in their up-coming matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India.

However, the former England captain feels it is exactly the challenge the number one test side needs to underline their status as the world's best.

Michael also gives his view on the form of Andrew Strauss and how desperate the skipper will be to post a hundred sooner rather than later.

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