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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 vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments

England Test skipper Ben Stokes said on Tuesday that the team's attacking mindset will not change when his side takes to the field in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday. This comes after South African skipper Dean Elgar commented on England's 'Bazball' approach to Tests, saying, "I do not see that there is longevity in brave cricket". Under Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, England have won four consecutive Tests this summer, defeating New Zealand in a three-match series and chasing 275-plus scores in all matches. Then they downed India by chasing a record 378 runs.

England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was happy to hear South Africa players talking about England's new swashbuckling "Bazball" approach ahead of the first Test at Lord's, even as he has distanced himself from the hype.

Dean Elgar warns South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’

South Africa captain Dean Elgar attempted to end the “mud-slinging” over England’s recent thrilling approach to Test cricket before he backtracked when pondering how ‘Bazball’ would look when it goes wrong.

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.

England vs South Africa, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England and South Africa will be squaring off against each other in the first Test of the three-match series on Wednesday. The first Test match will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, while the other two will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester and Kennington Oval respectively. Earlier in July, South Africa claimed the three-match T20I series 2-1 while the ODI series ended on level terms at 1-1 after the third ODI was washed out due to rain. It will be interesting to how Ben Stokes-led England approaches the Test series, after making the 'Bazball' word the talk of the town.

England Pacer James Anderson Relishing "Incredible" Test Revival

England fast bowler James Anderson says the team's "incredible" Test revival has left him eager to return to the fray in the upcoming series against South Africa. New Test captain Ben Stokes and red-ball coach Brendon McCullum have revitalised the side with their attacking philosophy since taking charge earlier in the English season. England beat Test world champions New Zealand in all three matches of their series before chasing down a huge target to beat India in early July in a match that was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"No Interest In The Style That They've Played": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball' Approach

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear "Bazball" as the Proteas seek to inflict England's first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. After a dismal run of just one victory in 17 Tests, England have won four from four under new skipper Stokes and coach McCullum heading into their series opener against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday.

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

England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments

England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

Dean Elgar warns South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’

England vs South Africa: England Name Playing XI For First Test Against South Africa

England vs South Africa, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England Pacer James Anderson Relishing "Incredible" Test Revival

"No Interest In The Style That They've Played": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball' Approach