England v South Africa 2022 live: score and latest updates from the opening Test at Lord's
England suffered a torrid morning after losing the toss at Lord's before the first Test against South Africa, who currently lead the World Test Championship.
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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: Rabada On Fire, Removes England Openers On Day 1 Of Lord's Test. Watch
Express fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has given South Africa a great start in their first Test match against England at Lord's. South Africa are currently sitting on top of the World Test Championship table and a good series against England will help them further consolidate their position. Proteas captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to field and Rabada ensured the decision turned out to be a good one.
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)
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.
Watch: Harry Kane Plays Cricket At Lord's Ahead Of The Hundred Match
England skipper and Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane played cricket at Lord's ahead of the London Spirit vs Manchester Originals match at the ongoing The Hundred tournament on Monday. Kane, along with his Spurs teammate Matt Doherty, was seen boasting his batting prowess during a six-hitting challenge at the iconic cricket venue. The Hundred shared a video of the action in which Kane could be seen hitting big shots off friendly full tosses. Kane was also seen doing the commentary with former India head coach Ravi Shastri.