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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Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees
Rob Key suggested openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley will continue to be backed and insisted anyone new into the England set-up would get a similar show of faith.
Ben Stokes: England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark
England captain Ben Stokes praised his side for producing a “benchmark” performance that swept South Africa aside inside three days at Emirates Old Trafford.
Petersen, Van der Dussen steady S Africa's second innings
MANCHESTER :Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen batted through the afternoon session to take South Africa to 141 for three in their second innings, still trailing England by 123 runs at tea on day three of the second test at Old Trafford.
England seamers have South Africa on the ropes in second test
MANCHESTER : England's seamers have made steady inroads into South Africa's vulnerable top order after reducing the tourists to 88 for three in their second innings, still trailing the home side by 176 runs at lunch on day three of the second test at Old Trafford.
England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Offer Resistance vs England
England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Openers Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee have resumed the South African innings on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. The duo look to offer resistance and stay at the crease for a long haul. On Friday, Ben Stokes had hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester. Foakes hit an unbeaten 113, after Stokes' 103-run knock as England took a first innings lead of 264 runs against South Africa in the game. After bundling out the visitors for a paltry of 151, England declared their innings at 415 for 9. (LIVE SCORECARD)
James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting
James Anderson suggested South Africa played into England hands by throwing them the ball in helpful conditions on day one of the second LV= Test.
England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test
England hounded out South Africa for just 151 on day one of the second LV= Insurance Test, before an unusually stoic Zak Crawley helped them finish in a strong position at Emirates Old Trafford.