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Rassie van der Dussen Ruled Out Of England vs South Africa Test Series

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has been ruled out of the third Test against England after he suffered a finger injury on Day 1 of the second Test in Manchester, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday. "Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen has been ruled out for the remainder of the Test series against England due to a fracture of his left index finger," CSA said in a statement. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been added to South Africa's squad for the series decider.

England vs South Africa: All-Round Ben Stokes Stars As England Thrash South Africa To Level Series

England hammered South Africa by an innings and 85 runs to win the second Test at Old Trafford inside three days on Saturday. The victory, which followed South Africa's almost as crushing innings and 12-run win in the first Test at Lord's, meant England levelled the three-match series at 1-1. South Africa, 141-3 in their second innings at tea, then saw England captain Ben Stokes remove both Rassie van der Dussen (41) and Keegan Petersen (42) for their interval scores. The Proteas, the World Test Championship leaders, then collapsed against the new ball as they lost their last five wickets for seven runs in 31 balls en route to being dismissed for 179.

Watch: Ageless James Anderson Sets Dean Elgar Up Before Sending His Off-Stump Flying During England vs South Africa 2nd Test

James Anderson may be 40 years old but there hardly seems to be anything stopping his bowling masterclass. While injuries do keep haunting the player's Test career, Anderson is adamant to continue playing for England. The veteran pacer is world-famous for his art of swinging the ball both ways and squaring up batters. Time and again, Anderson proves how tough a bowler he is to play in swinging conditions and the ongoing second Test between England and South Africa is a telling example of his art.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday. Stokes made 103, with Foakes a Test-best 113 not out when his skipper declared England's first innings on 415-9, a lead of 264 runs, after South Africa had been dismissed for a meagre 151. That left World Test Championship leaders South Africa with a tricky nine overs to bat before the close of the second day at a sun-drenched Old Trafford.

James Anderson Becomes First Player To Make 100 Test Appearances At Home

England pace veteran James Anderson on Thursday became the first-ever player in the history of the sport to make 100 Test appearances at home in the longer format. England's ageless bowler accomplished this feat during his side's second Test of three-match series against South Africa in Manchester. Now Anderson is the only elite player who has made 100 appearances in the longest format of the game at home in his 19-year-old Test career. He has played a total of 172 Tests throughout his career.

Watch: James Anderson Dismisses Sarel Erwee In 100th Home Test, From 'James Anderson End'

After taking a 1-0 lead in the series, South Africa elected to bat against England in the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. However, things did not go as planned for the Proteas as opener Sarel Erwee was given his marching orders early by veteran pacer James Anderson. Playing his 100th home Test, the 40-year-old, who was bowling from the end of the stadium named after him -- the 'James Anderson End' -- produced a nip-backer to wrongfoot Erwee, who got a thick inside edge on his way to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who showed quick reflexes to take a fine catch.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat Against England

ENG vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. After beating England by an innings and 12 runs, South Africa made one change to their side, bringing in spinner Simon Harmer in place of left-arm seamer Marco Jansen. England had announced their team yesterday, with Ollie Robinson replacing Matthew Potts in their only change from the first Test. England will look to put up a better show with the bat, as they were run ragged by the South African bowlers in both innings in the first match. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa

England cricket team on Wednesday announced the playing eleven for the second match of the three-match Test series against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford. Ollie Robinson returned to the playing XI replacing Matthew Potts in the only change from the first Test at Lord's. The second Test will take place from August 25. England's bouncebackability will be tested at Emirates Old Trafford as they look to draw level in the three-match Test series against the Proteas. Ben Stokes' side suffered an innings defeat inside three days at Lord's in the series opener.

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Rassie van der Dussen Ruled Out Of England vs South Africa Test Series

England vs South Africa: All-Round Ben Stokes Stars As England Thrash South Africa To Level Series

Watch: Ageless James Anderson Sets Dean Elgar Up Before Sending His Off-Stump Flying During England vs South Africa 2nd Test

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ton-up Ben Stokes And Ben Foakes Add To South Africa's Agony

James Anderson Becomes First Player To Make 100 Test Appearances At Home

Watch: James Anderson Dismisses Sarel Erwee In 100th Home Test, From 'James Anderson End'

England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat Against England

England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa