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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.

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

England hounded out South Africa for just 151 on day one of the second LV= Insurance Test, before an unusually stoic Zak Crawley helped them finish in a strong position at Emirates Old Trafford.

Emma Raducanu handed Alize Cornet test to kick off US Open defence

Emma Raducanu will begin the defence of her US Open title against French veteran Alize Cornet.

Pace bowlers give England early control of second Test against South Africa

England’s pace attack rattled through South Africa’s top order as the tourists’ decision to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford backfired on the first morning of the second LV= Insurance Test.

Trent Boult retains Test hopes after declining NZ contract

Trent Boult has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again despite declining a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the left-arm seamer said on Thursday. Boult has negotiated a "significantly reduced role" with the Black Caps citing the need to spend time with his family though he remains open to stints in Twenty20 leagues.

"Like Facing Spinners": Virender Sehwag On Third And Fourth Pakistan Pacers In Multan Test

Virender Sehwag used to bring out his best against Pakistan. Out of the all the memorable innings that he played against Pakistan, the triple century that he scored in Multan in 2004 was the first occasion when an Indian batter scored a 300-plus score in Tests. Sehwag scored 309 while Sachin Tendulkar stayed unbeaten on 194 as India declared on 675/5 in the first innings. Pakistan made 407 in the first innings and were made to follow on. They made 216 in the second innings as India win by an innings and 52 runs.

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.

Three changes for Ireland as Brown makes debut in second Japan Test

Former England international Jo Brown is set to make her Ireland debut in Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo.

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

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

Emma Raducanu handed Alize Cornet test to kick off US Open defence

Pace bowlers give England early control of second Test against South Africa

Trent Boult retains Test hopes after declining NZ contract

"Like Facing Spinners": Virender Sehwag On Third And Fourth Pakistan Pacers In Multan Test

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

Three changes for Ireland as Brown makes debut in second Japan Test