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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1: James Anderson Strikes Before Zak Crawley And Jonny Bairstow Hold Firm Against South Africa

England great James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by leading the attack with three wickets as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford. Kagiso Rabada starred with both bat and ball as the Proteas fought back, the fast bowler top-scoring with 36 and then dismissing star batsman Joe Root for just nine as England, bidding to level this three-match series at 1-1, slumped to 43-3. But by stumps England had recovered to 111-3, a deficit of 40 runs, with struggling opener Zak Crawley surviving to be 17 not out off 77 balls.

James Anderson Becomes First Player To Make 100 Test Appearances At Home

England pace veteran James Anderson on Thursday became the first-ever player in the history of the sport to make 100 Test appearances at home in the longer format. England's ageless bowler accomplished this feat during his side's second Test of three-match series against South Africa in Manchester. Now Anderson is the only elite player who has made 100 appearances in the longest format of the game at home in his 19-year-old Test career. He has played a total of 172 Tests throughout his career.

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

England hounded out South Africa for just 151 on day one of the second LV= Insurance Test, before an unusually stoic Zak Crawley helped them finish in a strong position at Emirates Old Trafford.

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson’s return “intimidate” his side, insisting his own attack are more than ready to reprise their match-winning efforts at Emirates Old Trafford.

Punjab Kings Decide Not To Renew Head Coach Anil Kumble's Contract: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings has not renewed head coach Anil Kumble's contract, ending his tenure with the franchise. As per ESPNCricinfo, the decision was taken by a board comprising multiple owners, which included Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, industrialists Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia and Karan Paul and King's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satish Menon. They are currently looking out for a new coach, who will be announced soon. Ever since Kumble joined the franchise in 2020, the team finished in the lower half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) points table, fifth during 2020 and 2021 when the league had eight teams and sixth in the 2022 edition when it featured ten teams.

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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1: James Anderson Strikes Before Zak Crawley And Jonny Bairstow Hold Firm Against South Africa

James Anderson Becomes First Player To Make 100 Test Appearances At Home

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

Punjab Kings Decide Not To Renew Head Coach Anil Kumble's Contract: Report

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England run through South Africa top order at Old Trafford