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Watch: James Anderson Dismisses Sarel Erwee In 100th Home Test, From 'James Anderson End'

After taking a 1-0 lead in the series, South Africa elected to bat against England in the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. However, things did not go as planned for the Proteas as opener Sarel Erwee was given his marching orders early by veteran pacer James Anderson. Playing his 100th home Test, the 40-year-old, who was bowling from the end of the stadium named after him -- the 'James Anderson End' -- produced a nip-backer to wrongfoot Erwee, who got a thick inside edge on his way to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who showed quick reflexes to take a fine catch.

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)

Proteas selection conundrum for Lord's: Who makes the starting XI?

The Proteas go into the first Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday with options aplenty.

South Africa seamer Olivier out of England test series

– - South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the three-match test series against England after injuring his hamstring in the warm-up defeat to the England Lions this week.

South Africa seamer Duanne Olivier out of England Test series

"Duanne presented with significant discomfort involving his right hip flexor muscle. After clinical assessment, he was referred for an MRI scan, which revealed a grade 2 tear involving the right pectineus muscle," team doctor Hashendra Ramjee said in a media release from Cricket South Africa.

England vs South Africa: Proteas Pacer Duanne Olivier Ruled Out Of 3-Match Test Series

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday confirmed that pacer Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against England, beginning August 17. He has been ruled out due to a grade 2 right hip flexor muscle tear. Olivier had sustained the injury during the four-day tour match against England Lions at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence in Canterbury.

Proteas speedster ruled out with injury ahead of 1st England Test

The Proteas have been dealt a blow by losing seamer Duanne Olivier to injury ahead of he first Test against England on Wednesday.

Elgar gleeful as ex-Kolpaks bolster Proteas' England challenge: 'Stupid not to use them'

Dean Elgar has indirectly praised the national selectors for their willingness to recall ex-Kolpak stalwarts for the Proteas Test team.

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Watch: James Anderson Dismisses Sarel Erwee In 100th Home Test, From 'James Anderson End'

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

Proteas selection conundrum for Lord's: Who makes the starting XI?

South Africa seamer Olivier out of England test series

South Africa seamer Duanne Olivier out of England Test series

England vs South Africa: Proteas Pacer Duanne Olivier Ruled Out Of 3-Match Test Series

Proteas speedster ruled out with injury ahead of 1st England Test

Elgar gleeful as ex-Kolpaks bolster Proteas' England challenge: 'Stupid not to use them'