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"Not The Finished Article But...": Joe Root On England's Recent Test Successes

Joe Root has warned England's rivals they are no "one-trick pony" after the team wrapped up a sixth Test victory in seven matches with their new hyper-aggressive brand of cricket. England's fortunes in the red-ball game have been transformed under their new leadership team of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. The home side sealed a 2-1 series victory against South Africa at the Oval on Monday to add to a 3-0 success against New Zealand and a victory in the single postponed match against India.

England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Vows No Let-up In England's Attacking Approach After Series Win Against South Africa

Ben Stokes vowed England would keep up their bold approach to Test cricket under coach Brendon McCullum after wrapping up a 2-1 series win over South Africa at the Oval on Monday. The match was shortened to three days after the first day was washed out and the second scrapped following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But England still needed less than half an hour to seal victory by nine wickets in front of a sparse crowd in London. "This game here, with it being shortened, our main aim was it ending in a result," England captain Stokes told Sky Sports.

Stokes vows no let-up in England's attacking approach after series win against SA

Ben Stokes vowed England would keep up their bold approach to Test cricket under coach Brendon McCullum after wrapping up a 2-1 series win over South Africa at The Oval on Monday.

England vs South Africa: England Hammer South Africa In 3rd Test To Win Series 2-1

England thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the third and deciding Test at the Oval on Monday, completing a 2-1 series win in just over two days of action. The home side, who resumed on 97-0, needed just 5.3 more overs to reach a victory target of 130. Zak Crawley was 69 not out and Ollie Pope 11 not out.

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England Look To Extend Lead

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England will look to extend their lead further when they take the field against South Africa on Day 4 of the ongoing third Test at the Oval, London. Ollie Pope top-scored with fine knock of 67 as England managed to take a 34-run lead in the first innings of the ongoing third Test against South Africa at the Kennington Oval. At stumps on Day 3, England were 154 for seven Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson unbeaten on 11 and 8 respectively. Marco Jansen bagged four wickets while Kagiso Rabada picked up two scalps. Earlier, Ollie Robinson took five before Stuart Broad also took four wickets, helping England bowl out South Africa for a paltry total of 118 on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test. Robinson returned figures of five for 49 while Broad ended the innings with a four for 41 spell. (LIVE SCORECARD)

What England Pacer Ollie Robinson Said About Singing New UK National Anthem

Ollie Robinson revealed England cricketers had worries about singing the new British national anthem at the Oval on Saturday in case they got the words wrong. Before play in the third Test against South Africa finally started on the scheduled third day of five, England paid their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose death aged 96 was announced on Thursday.

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson Strikes Again As South Africa Go 3 Down

England vs South Africa, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson made his mark twice early in the first session as South Africa lost three early wickets on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test at the Kennington Oval. The first day was washed out due to rain while there the second day was called off in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday. It is important to note that England had won the toss and elected to bowl in the third Test. The three-match series is currently level at 1-1 and it would be interesting to see whether a result would be possible in the third Test as there are just three days remaining. 98 overs are slated to be bowled on all three days of the Test. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Toss Pushed Back By 30 Minutes

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: The toss for the third Test between England and South Africa has been pushed back by 30 minutes at the Oval, London.With the series level at 1-1, both England and South Africa will look to win the series decider at the Oval, London. Harry Brook has replaced injured Jonny Bairstow for the third Test, and it would be interesting to see how England approaches this contest. The first Test was won by South Africa inside three days, but England bounced back strongly in the second Test and they also won it inside three days with solid performances from Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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"Not The Finished Article But...": Joe Root On England's Recent Test Successes

England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Vows No Let-up In England's Attacking Approach After Series Win Against South Africa

Stokes vows no let-up in England's attacking approach after series win against SA

England vs South Africa: England Hammer South Africa In 3rd Test To Win Series 2-1

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England Look To Extend Lead

What England Pacer Ollie Robinson Said About Singing New UK National Anthem

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Ollie Robinson Strikes Again As South Africa Go 3 Down

England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Toss Pushed Back By 30 Minutes