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England vs South Africa: Middle Stump Goes Flying As Anrich Nortje Clean Bowls Jonny Bairstow For Duck. Watch

Jonny Bairstow has been the man of the summer for England in Test cricket, scoring runs aplenty and that too at rapid pace to help the Three Lions beat formidable opponents like New Zealand and India on home soil. Naturally then, the expectations were sky high as he came out to bat in a sticky situation yet again, as the hosts were reeling under the impact of quick wickets on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

Ollie Pope guided England out of trouble after they fell back into familiar patterns with the loss of early wickets on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.

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)

Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jonny Bairstow Among Players Signed By Abu Dhabi Knight Riders For ILT20

West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine and England batter Jonny Bairstow are among the players signed by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) for the inaugural edition of the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20). ADKR, owned by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), announced their squad on Tuesday. Trinbago Knight Riders, a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team is also owned by KKR. The squad also includes Ireland opener Paul Stirling, Sri Lankan players Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka and Seekkuge Prasanna, South African player Colin Ingram, West Indies players Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul and Raymon Reifer, Jamaica's Kennar Lewis, USA's Ali Khan, Netherlands' Brandon Glover.

Ben Foakes returns to England's playing XI for first Test against South Africa

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

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.

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England vs South Africa: Middle Stump Goes Flying As Anrich Nortje Clean Bowls Jonny Bairstow For Duck. Watch

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

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

Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jonny Bairstow Among Players Signed By Abu Dhabi Knight Riders For ILT20

Ben Foakes returns to England's playing XI for first Test against 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