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James Anderson says positive England have changed the face of Test cricket

James Anderson believes England's positive style of Test cricket has changed the way people view the longest format of the game around the world as they stand on the brink of victory over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval. England need a further 33 runs to claim the series 2-1 and with 10 second innings wickets remaining, that looks a formality after they showed measured aggression with both bat and ball to take the game away from the tourists. Anderson has spoken before of the enjoyment the England team has in playing with freedom and credits coach Brendon McCullum for changing the face of the five day game.

Zak Crawley, Alex Lees propel England towards victory in third Test against South Africa

Both batsmen came into the Test under scrutiny following a poor series, but Crawley raced to 57 from 44 balls with some dominant strokes, and Lees is unbeaten on 32. The latter was dropped off the first ball of the innings by Marco Jansen at fourth slip, a regulation chance from the bowling of Kagiso Rabada, and England used that good fortune to propel themselves towards a series victory.

Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory in third test

LONDON: Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley steered England to the brink of victory over South Africa in the decisive third test at The Oval as the home side reached 97 without loss chasing a modest 130 before bad light intervened on the fourth day on Sunday (Sep 11).

Anderson says positive England have changed the face of test cricket

LONDON: James Anderson believes England's positive style of test cricket has changed the way people view the longest format of the game around the world as they stand on the brink of victory over South Africa in the third test at The Oval.

Zak Crawley shines at last to leave England on brink of Test series victory

Zak Crawley ended a disappointing summer with a flourish as England moved to the brink of a Test series victory over South Africa at the Oval on Sunday.

England seamers strike as South Africa lead by 106

LONDON: England's seamers exploited the exaggerated swing and seam at The Oval to reduce South Africa to 146 for seven in their second innings at tea on day four of the third and final test, a lead of 106 following an extraordinary five sessions in the game.

South Africa set England 130 to win decisive third test

LONDON : Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes took three wickets each as England bowled South Africa out for 169 in their second innings at The Oval on Sunday, setting the home side a victory target of 130 with three-and-a-half sessions left in the decisive third test.

Stuart Broad surpasses Glenn McGrath, becomes second-most successful pacer in Test cricket

Stuart Broad on Sunday went past Australian great Glenn McGrath to become the second-most successful pacer in history of Test cricket. He accomplished this landmark during his side's third and final Test against South Africa in The Oval. In South Africa's second innings on day four of the match, Broad trapped South African skipper Dean Elgar lbw for 36 in the 22nd over, getting his 564th wicket in Tests. Then he also went on to dismiss Ryan Rickelton for eight.

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James Anderson says positive England have changed the face of Test cricket

Zak Crawley, Alex Lees propel England towards victory in third Test against South Africa

Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory in third test

Anderson says positive England have changed the face of test cricket

Zak Crawley shines at last to leave England on brink of Test series victory

England seamers strike as South Africa lead by 106

South Africa set England 130 to win decisive third test

Stuart Broad surpasses Glenn McGrath, becomes second-most successful pacer in Test cricket