Japan v Ireland, first Test - All You Need To Know
A first summer tour of its kind for Irish women's rugby, and the first of a two-Test series against Japan.
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Ben Stokes gives England hope after South Africa build first Test advantage
Sarel Erwee’s knock of 73 helped South Africa build on their advantage in the first Test against England at Lord’s, although the fall of five wickets in the evening session, three taken by Ben Stokes, keeps the hosts in with a chance. South Africa ended an extended day of play on 289-7, leading by 124 runs.
South Africa quicks Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje rock England in first Test at Lord's
South Africa seamers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje did the damage as England slumped to 116-6 before heavy rain forced an early end to the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday.
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje Rock England On Day 1 Of First Test
South Africa quicks Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje did the damage as England slumped to 116-6 before heavy rain forced an early end to the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday. Rabada, passed fit following an ankle injury, removed openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley early on during a return of 2-36 in 12 overs. And Nortje, one of eight South Africans playing their first Test in England, grabbed three wickets, including the scalp of home captain Ben Stokes. Only Ollie Pope, with an unbeaten 61, offered prolonged resistance before rain arrived half an hour after lunch, turning into a downpour that left the outfield saturated.
South Africa hopeful Kagiso Rabada will be fit for first Test against England
Rabada is a huge figure in the South African seam attack and his loss would be a massive blow as he battles back from an ankle problem sustained in the Twenty20 International series between the sides late last month.
South Africa hopeful Rabada will be fit for first test v England
LONDON : South Africa are hopeful key fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will be fit for the first test against England that starts at Lord's on Wednesday, but he has not been cleared to take his place in the side quite yet, according to captain Dean Elgar.
Ben Foakes returns to England's playing XI for first Test against South Africa
England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's, which begins on Wednesday.
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.