How does the world feel as the 20 th century comes to a close?

It was not so easy as the century came to a close.

Then came the 20th century, with wars, social change and Communism.

By the time the 19th century came around, the bow appeared to be on its way out.

His first half century came against Sussex when he made 79 not out.

The new century will have come, however, before the story can be safely told.

Recently, too, the 19th century - perhaps because it now lies far enough behind us - has come under special attention.

His second century would later come with a run a ball 111 against Zimbabwe.

His other half century, a knock of 65, came against Kent.

Things that had been just dreams for centuries might come true because of what they were doing.