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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley Look To Help England Gain Healthy Lead

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley will look to help England gain a healthy lead on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford. England had the upper hand over South Africa on the opening day after bundling out the visitors on 151. England then ended Day 1 at 111/3, trailing the Proteas by just 40 runs at stumps. Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley will resume play on Day 2 on scores of 38 not out and 17 not out, respectively. Earlier, James Anderson and Stuart Broad scalped three dismissals each as England rattled the Proteas, who opted to bat first. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England vs South Africa 2nd Test: James Anderson strikes before Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

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.

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.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat Against England

ENG vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. After beating England by an innings and 12 runs, South Africa made one change to their side, bringing in spinner Simon Harmer in place of left-arm seamer Marco Jansen. England had announced their team yesterday, with Ollie Robinson replacing Matthew Potts in their only change from the first Test. England will look to put up a better show with the bat, as they were run ragged by the South African bowlers in both innings in the first match. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Joe Root salutes Ben Stokes’ courage in opening up about mental health struggles

Joe Root has praised England captain Ben Stokes for addressing his mental health struggles in a new documentary, saluting his “great bravery”.

England recall Robinson at expense of Potts for second Proteas Test

Ollie Robinson, who last played for England in the final Ashes Test in January, has been recalled for the second Test with South Africa as the hosts bid to level the three match series.

England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa

England cricket team on Wednesday announced the playing eleven for the second match of the three-match Test series against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford. Ollie Robinson returned to the playing XI replacing Matthew Potts in the only change from the first Test at Lord's. The second Test will take place from August 25. England's bouncebackability will be tested at Emirates Old Trafford as they look to draw level in the three-match Test series against the Proteas. Ben Stokes' side suffered an innings defeat inside three days at Lord's in the series opener.

Robinson returns to England's team for second South Africa test

Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has returned to the England team in place of Matthew Potts for the second test against South Africa which will begin at Old Trafford on Thursday.

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England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley Look To Help England Gain Healthy Lead

England vs South Africa 2nd Test: James Anderson strikes before Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

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

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat Against England

Joe Root salutes Ben Stokes’ courage in opening up about mental health struggles

England recall Robinson at expense of Potts for second Proteas Test

England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa

Robinson returns to England's team for second South Africa test