<p>West Indies legend Sir Viv Richards said he expects Andrew Strauss's England to dominate Test cricket over the next few years.<br /><br />England took over the top of the Test rankings for the first time last summer, displacing India with a 4-0 series whitewash after an Ashes series win in Australia.<br /><br />And Richards, 60, who played a starring role in the all-conquering Windies team that did not lose a Test series between 1980 and 1995, feels Strauss' men can enjoy a long stay at the top.<br /><br />"England are well led by Andrew Strauss and this is a team that has the potential to create a legacy," he told BBC Sport yesterday.<br /><br />"They have done their homework and found a solid wicket-taking bowling unit which is of vital importance at this level."<br /><br />Richards, who scored 8,540 runs in 121 Tests, warned though that England's iconic status hinged on their ability to win away.<br /><br />England were beaten 3-0 by Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year and, after drawing 1-1 in Sri Lanka, face a tough trip to India at the end of the year.<br />"It is up to the individuals, but in order to become legendary and great you must be able to win in all conditions," he said.<br /><br />"It is not just getting it done at home, it is going to places like India and Pakistan and getting a result.<br /><br />"You don't necessarily have to win, drawing a series can be a good result. It's like football where away from home, a point is just as vital.<br /><br />"Not losing, scrapping, this is what great teams do and England have a unit assembled to accomplish that."</p>
<p>West Indies legend Sir Viv Richards said he expects Andrew Strauss's England to dominate Test cricket over the next few years.<br /><br />England took over the top of the Test rankings for the first time last summer, displacing India with a 4-0 series whitewash after an Ashes series win in Australia.<br /><br />And Richards, 60, who played a starring role in the all-conquering Windies team that did not lose a Test series between 1980 and 1995, feels Strauss' men can enjoy a long stay at the top.<br /><br />"England are well led by Andrew Strauss and this is a team that has the potential to create a legacy," he told BBC Sport yesterday.<br /><br />"They have done their homework and found a solid wicket-taking bowling unit which is of vital importance at this level."<br /><br />Richards, who scored 8,540 runs in 121 Tests, warned though that England's iconic status hinged on their ability to win away.<br /><br />England were beaten 3-0 by Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year and, after drawing 1-1 in Sri Lanka, face a tough trip to India at the end of the year.<br />"It is up to the individuals, but in order to become legendary and great you must be able to win in all conditions," he said.<br /><br />"It is not just getting it done at home, it is going to places like India and Pakistan and getting a result.<br /><br />"You don't necessarily have to win, drawing a series can be a good result. It's like football where away from home, a point is just as vital.<br /><br />"Not losing, scrapping, this is what great teams do and England have a unit assembled to accomplish that."</p>