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England vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: England Put In To Bat By South Africa

ENG vs SA 1st Test, Day 1 Live: South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against England at Lord's beginning today. While Elgar wrote off England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket, Ben Stokes has remained adamant that their aggressive style is here to stay and the team is unperturbed by the South African skipper's comments. While England will look to continue their four-match winning streak, South Africa will want to consolidate their position atop the World Test Championship points table. Interestingly, England have won all their last four matches since Stokes took over as captain batting second, so this match will pose them with a different challenge. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England name their XI to face Proteas at Lord's, fit-again Foakes recalled

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.

England recall fit-again Ben Foakes for South Africa opener

Ben Stokes, the England captain, announced the return of Surrey wicketkeeper Foakes to the XI during a media conference on Tuesday. Foakes is the only change from the team that defeated India in the postponed fifth Test at Edgbaston last month after missing the match following a case of coronavirus.

England vs South Africa: England Name Playing XI For First Test Against South Africa

England on Tuesday announced their playing XI for the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa, starting at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday, August 17. Wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes makes a return to the side after missing the rescheduled fifth Test against India. Zak Crawley and Alex Lees have been retained at the top of the order while Ollie Pope keeps his place in the playing XI. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have been in excellent form for the Ben Stokes-led side, and eye another strong outing against the Proteas.

Robinson returns to England test squad for South Africa series

LONDON : England have recalled fit again fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first two tests of their three-match series against South Africa that starts at Lord’s on Aug. 17 as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton.

Ollie Robinson returns to England Test squad for South Africa series

Robinson has himself only recently returned to action after a back problem and will Test his fitness in a four-day game for the England Lions against touring South Africa in Canterbury starting next Tuesday. Sam Billings, who had been cover for concussed wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, drops out of the squad that beat India by seven wickets last month - a fourth win in a row under the new leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

England have rewritten the Test rulebook over the last month with four sensational victories over New Zealand and India under their dynamic new management duo of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 4 LIVE: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant Look To Extend India's Lead

India vs England, 5th Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant will look to extend India's lead as the duo take the field on Day 4 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. On Stumps on Day 3, India's score read 125/3 with Pujara and Pant batting on 50 and 30 respectively. Virat Kohli disappointed with the bat as he fell prey to Ben Stokes' vicious ball and the right-hander scored just 20. Earlier on Day 3, India bundled out England for 284, gaining a first-innings lead of 132. Jonny Bairstow scored 106 for England while Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets for England. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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England vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: England Put In To Bat By South Africa

England name their XI to face Proteas at Lord's, fit-again Foakes recalled

England recall fit-again Ben Foakes for South Africa opener

England vs South Africa: England Name Playing XI For First Test Against South Africa

Robinson returns to England test squad for South Africa series

Ollie Robinson returns to England Test squad for South Africa series

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 4 LIVE: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant Look To Extend India's Lead