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Ben Stokes finds right Test vibes with blend of craft and aggression

On a vintage Test-match day, the England captain bent the occasion to his will in heartwarming fashion

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

Evening Standard

5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries put England in complete control against South Africa

Stokes hit 103 as he and Foakes powered their side into a commanding first-innings lead of 264

The Independent UK

Stokes and Foakes centuries give England command of second test

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes hit centuries to help England establish a commanding first-innings lead over South Africa after two days of the second test at Old Trafford

The Hindu

Stokes and Foakes tons ease England away from South Africa in second Test

South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes partnership puts England on top against South Africa

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

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Ben Stokes defies knee discomfort to help England take lead against South Africa

Stokes and Ben Foakes helped the hosts to 212 for five at lunch

The Independent UK

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

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

The tourists were on the back foot after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes must show England he can handle pace against South Africa to reward Ben Stokes loyalty after lull

Last night in central London, England’s entire Test squad, plus members of the backroom team and a few white-ball specialists and former players, gathered to spend close to two hours looking at their captain.

Evening Standard

England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead

South Africa skittled out England for 149 to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s with seven sessions to spare.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch first Test match at Lord’s online

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

The Independent UK

Is England vs South Africa on TV today? Start time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

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The Guardian - UK

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

Evening Standard

South Africa vow to conquer ‘Bazball’ but Ben Stokes calm over clash of styles as England prepare for Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has reiterated his belief that England’s style of play – dubbed ‘Bazball’ – could leave them “not looking very good”, after his counterpart Ben Stokes vowed to leave the talking to their opponents.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes vows England will continue to bring the "venom" against South Africa

England Test captain Ben Stokes is looking forward to taking on South Africa and has vowed that his side will be "sticking to our guns" with their new style of play

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson recalled to England squad for first two Tests against South Africa

Robinson has not featured for England since the end of The Ashes

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Jonny Bairstow will sit out Hundred in fresh blow to ECB’s showpiece event

The Hundred has been hit by the withdrawal of a second major English star after Jonny Bairstow decided to follow Ben Stokes’s example

The Independent UK

Keaton Jennings’ triple century gives Lancashire chance of win against Somerset

Jennings made a career-best 318

The Independent UK

England vs India LIVE: Cricket 5th Test score and updates as India end day one on 338-7

Will England salvage a draw from the protracted five-match series? Follow all the action

The Hindu

Eng vs Ind fifth Test | England recalls Anderson for delayed final Test against India

Friday’s match should have been played in Manchester last September but was postponed due to COVID concerns in Indian camp.

The Independent UK

James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India

Sam Billings also comes in as Ben Foakes and Jamie Overton miss out on the Edgbaston contest.

The Independent UK

England pick Sam Billings and James Anderson against India

Billings was drafted in at short notice for his second Test appearance against New Zealand last week as a Covid substitute for Ben Foakes

Evening Standard

England vs India: James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton but Ben Foakes ruled out of Edgbaston Test

James Anderson will return to England’s XI in place of Jamie Overton for tomorrow’s Test against India at Edgbaston – but Ben Foakes has been ruled out.

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