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When Ross Taylor Approached Future England Star To Play For New Zealand

Ben Stokes is one of the most dangerous all-rounders playing the sport in present age and he has the ability to change the complexion of any game within minutes. Stokes might have retired from ODI cricket, but he still has a lot to give in Tests and T20Is for England. His leadership in Tests saw England defeating New Zealand in three-match Test series, and then India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston. Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has revealed in his autobiography that he had approached Stokes to play for New Zealand in 2010.

"I Don't See That There's Longevity": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball'

South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar has played down England's new batting approach in the longest format under head coach Brendon McCullum. Elgar's comments came ahead of the three-match Test series between England and South Africa, starting from Wednesday, August 17. Elgar feels that committing to the 'Bazball' philosophy could leave England looking foolish in the long run. Despite terming 'Bazball' interesting, the Proteas Test skipper was not at all worried by the prospect of England batters taking the attack to their bowlers.

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.

On This Day In 2005, Australian Spin Maestro Shane Warne Became First Bowler To Take 600 Test Wickets

On this day in 2005, late Australian spin maestro Shane Warne became the first bowler in the history of the game to take 600 wickets in Test cricket. The legendary bowler accomplished this feat during the third Test of the Ashes series against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester in August 2005. The dismissal occurred in the 42nd over of England's first innings. English opener Marcus Trescothick was batting on 63 when the fifth ball of the over outsmarted him.

Watch: English Youngster Will Smeed Makes History, Hits 1st Century In The Hundred

The ongoing edition of The Hundred reached a new milestone, after young English batter Will Smeed, representing Birmingham Phoenix, smashed the first century of the hundred-ball competition. The 20-year-old achieved the feat during the clash against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Edgbaston. Smeed thrashed the Brave bowlers to every corner of the ground and brought up the maiden ton of The Hundred tournament in just 49 deliveries. His knock helped Birmingham Phoenix to post a total of 176 and then later on, Southern Brave were bowled out for 123.

Watch: South Africa Batter Leaves Ball, Error In Judgement Proves Costly

South Africa are currently playing a warm-up fixture against England Lions ahead of their three-match Test series against England which begins on August 17. In the four-day game, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat. Khaya Zondo, batting at No.7, impressed for South Africa, as he scored a valuable 86-run knock. However, it was a huge error in judgement that cost him his wicket. Early on Day 2 of the match, pacer Sam Cook angled the ball in and it pitched just outside off. Zondo looked to leave the ball, but it kept coming in with the angle and hit the off-stump.

Watch: Sam Billings Takes A Stunner To Dismiss Dean Elgar During England A vs South Africa Practice Match

Sam Billings took a stunning catch on Tuesday during England A's ongoing practice match against South Africa at St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. On the first day of the four-day contest, England pacer Craig Overton bowled a back-of-a-length delivery to South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and the latter edged it while trying to play his shot on the front foot. The ball flew between wicketkeeper Billings and the first slip, and was dying down before the former put a quick dive to his left and grabbed it before it touched the ground.

"Long, Boring One": England Star Moeen Ali On ODI Format

Ever since the retirement of England all-rounder Ben Stokes from ODIs, the questions are being asked regarding the 50-over format. Many players have voiced their concern about the growing cricket calendar with many pointing out ODIs, on how the format is losing relevance at the moment. England star Moeen Ali has now spoken out, saying ODIs now feel like a "long, boring format". He also talked about how playing all three formats of the game is not sustainable right now.

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When Ross Taylor Approached Future England Star To Play For New Zealand

"I Don't See That There's Longevity": Dean Elgar On England's 'Bazball'

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

On This Day In 2005, Australian Spin Maestro Shane Warne Became First Bowler To Take 600 Test Wickets

Watch: English Youngster Will Smeed Makes History, Hits 1st Century In The Hundred

Watch: South Africa Batter Leaves Ball, Error In Judgement Proves Costly

Watch: Sam Billings Takes A Stunner To Dismiss Dean Elgar During England A vs South Africa Practice Match

"Long, Boring One": England Star Moeen Ali On ODI Format