England name unchanged squad for Test series decider against SA
England on Wednesday named an unchanged 14-man squad for next week's third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval.
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Manchester Originals hit record score in victory over Northern Superchargers
Manchester Originals wreaked havoc at Headingley on Sunday evening as they hammered a record score in The Hundred’s short history – 208 for five – on their way to a 23-run win over Northern Superchargers.
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.
South Africa see 'lot of positives' despite England Lions thrashing
South Africa tried to downplay a drubbing by the second-string England Lions just five days ahead of next week's first Test following an innings and 56-run loss on Friday.
England Lions thrash Proteas in practice match ahead of Test at Lord's
England's second-string Lions rounded off a commanding innings win over the South African tourists at Canterbury on Friday - just five days before the first Test at Lord's.
Six-star Markram not fazed by England Lions' 'Bazball' approach in tour game
Proteas batter Aiden Markram, who shone with the ball, was far from surprised at how the England Lions batting group came after them in their tour game in Canterbury.