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Pakistan v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Another devastating day of Bazball sees Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s Testvangelists break all manner of records as four different batsmen score centuries

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees snubbed for England central contract but Jofra Archer handed deal despite injury woes

England Test opener Alex Lees has been overlooked for a central contract in the latest round of deals.

Evening Standard

Injury-hit Jofra Archer retains England central contract as Alex Lees misses out

Ben Foakes and Liam Livingstone have both been handed central contracts.

The Independent UK

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Jofra Archer one of 18 England stars to land central contract despite long injury exile

England have announced their men's contracts for the upcoming year, with Jofra Archer retaining his central contract and Jason Roy dropping to an increment deal

Daily Mirror

Jason Roy 'set to lose England central contract' after T20 World Cup axing

England are set to announce their men's contracts for the upcoming year and Jason Roy is reportedly set to miss out on a central contract

Daily Mirror

Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes arrive in time for Surrey’s County Championship title run-in

Surrey will be bolstered by the returns of Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes for their final push to win the County Championship title for the 21st time.

Evening Standard

England summer Test ratings: Bairstow purple patch and Anderson’s age-defying excellence crucial in success

England made short work of South Africa during Monday’s final day of action to round off what has been a fantastic summer of Test cricket.

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5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are closing in on a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, with just 33 runs needed to wrap up an excellent victory in the third and final Test at the Oval

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson inspires England as South Africa crumble at start of third Test

South Africa manage just 69 for six at the Oval after tribues were paid to the Queen before play began

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson leads England charge as third Test begins after tributes to Queen

South Africa were reduced to 69 for six as play finally began following rain and the monarch’s death on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson sensational for England as South Africa’s top order demolished at The Oval

A sensational spell of new-ball bowling from England’s Ollie Robinson saw South Africa’s fragile top-order blown away as the series-deciding third Test finally got underway at The Oval on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Lion bite, puck to the head and cut by a fish tank: The strangest sporting injuries

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has become the latest sportsperson to suffer a surprising health setback

The Independent UK

England’s ‘benchmark’ win was built on pragmatism and flexibility

Hosts’ dominance in second Test dispelled notions of a hell-raising approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson reveals ‘mindset change’ inspired fitness overhaul ahead of England recall

Positives abound for England in the wake of their series-levelling win against South Africa at Old Trafford: a baby step for the struggling Zak Crawley; a second Test ton for Ben Foakes; and Ben Stokes’ first outstanding all-round performance as captain.

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Ben Stokes believes England made ‘real progress’ in thumping second Test win over South Africa

Ben Stokes hailed England’s performance in their series-levelling innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford as their best under his captaincy, and a new “benchmark” that showed their evolution as a team.

The Independent UK

England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark, says Ben Stokes

England recovered from losing the first Test to win inside three days at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

Daily Mirror

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

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The Independent UK

Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Guardian - UK

England thrash South Africa in second Test to level series – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the third day’s play at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket result and scorecard as England win second Test at Old Trafford

England are looking to build on a strong start to this Test match and level the three-match series with the Proteas

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Ben Foakes ‘relieved and overjoyed’ after sparkling century at Old Trafford

Ben Foakes admitted to being “relieved and overjoyed” after his first Test century in almost four years strengthened England’s grip over South Africa at Old Trafford.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Foakes hails Ben Stokes for ‘taking the pressure off’ against South Africa

Ben Foakes has praised Ben Stokes for taking the pressure off him during their partnership of 173 as England took charge on day two of the second Test against South Africa

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes steer England to dominant position in second South Africa Test

Both men hit centuries and Stokes closed in on Brendon McCullum’s record tally of Test sixes

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes savours England Test ton with licence to play own way by Ben Stokes

Foakes carved out a different path on day two of the second LV= Test against South Africa, making 113 not out from 217 deliveries

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