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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday. Stokes made 103, with Foakes a Test-best 113 not out when his skipper declared England's first innings on 415-9, a lead of 264 runs, after South Africa had been dismissed for a meagre 151. That left World Test Championship leaders South Africa with a tricky nine overs to bat before the close of the second day at a sun-drenched Old Trafford.

Canizares & Lawrence share lead at weather-hit European Masters

Spain's Alejandro Canizares and South African's Thriston Lawrence continue to share the lead in the weather-affected Omega European Masters.

Future Tours Programme highlights cricket’s changing landscape

Last week, the International Cricket Council released its long-awaited men’s Future Tours Programme for the 2023-2027 cycle.

Nortje backs Elgar's thought processes despite indifferent Day 2

Proteas' speedster Anrich Nortje backed his captain Dean Elgar's thinking as the second day of the second Test ran away from them in what could be the worst possible way.

F1 looking at 24 races in 2023, but fresh comments put SA's inclusion in doubt

Reports that the fabled Spa-Francorchamps will lose its Formula 1 race after this weekend's Belgian GP are premature.

Fast start, slow finish for Henderson at CP Women’s Open

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England lead S.Africa by 241 runs after Stokes and Foakes tons

MANCHESTER, England :Centuries by England skipper Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes gave the hosts a commanding first innings lead after they declared at 415 for nine, with South Africa trailing by 241 runs at the close on the second day of the second test on Friday.

Wallabies feeding Boks own medicine with 6-2 split? 'They’ve told us exactly what they’ll bring'

The Wallabies could look to feed the Springboks a taste of their own medicine after going with the now infamous South African tactic of a 6-2 split of forwards and backs on the bench.

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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

Canizares & Lawrence share lead at weather-hit European Masters

Future Tours Programme highlights cricket’s changing landscape

Nortje backs Elgar's thought processes despite indifferent Day 2

F1 looking at 24 races in 2023, but fresh comments put SA's inclusion in doubt

Fast start, slow finish for Henderson at CP Women’s Open

England lead S.Africa by 241 runs after Stokes and Foakes tons

Wallabies feeding Boks own medicine with 6-2 split? 'They’ve told us exactly what they’ll bring'