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James Anderson calls for ‘common sense’ after England made to wait for victory

England were on 97-0 in pursuit of 130 in the series decider against South Africa when bad light stopped play

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes makes himself the point of difference against South Africa

All-rounder seems to play close to his pain threshold but late wickets of Jansen and Rabada turn Test England’s way

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes leads from the front with England on the cusp of series win vs South Africa

Ben Stokes' England side are on the cusp of winning the third and final Test against South Africa, with just 33 runs needed ahead of day five at the Oval after a strong performance on Sunday

Daily Mirror

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Zak Crawley guides England to verge of series win against South Africa

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees put on an unbeaten opening partnership of 97 but bad light stopped play at end of day four with England needing 33 to win

The Guardian - UK

England on the verge of series victory despite bad light halting Zak Crawley’s charge

This series has happened in a hurry – and the decider has been no different. There were 17 wickets on the third day, when play finally began, and 13 more on the fourth.

Evening Standard

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

England seamers find swing to put South Africa in trouble at tea

The tourists led by 106 with three wickets remaining, having earlier bowled England out for 158.

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Ben Stokes removes Sarel Erwee but South Africa lead by 30 at lunch

England were bowled out for 158, a lead of 40 runs, and South Africa were 70 for one at the interval.

The Independent UK

England’s Ollie Robinson admits to nerves ahead of singing new national anthem

Bowler Robinson said some players were wary of getting the wording wrong

The Independent UK

Robinson skittles South Africa before Pope gives England narrow advantage

Ollie Robinson’s five-wicket haul helped England dismiss South Africa for 118 but despite Ollie Pope’s impressive 67, the tourists fought back

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lead England to slight advantage over South Africa after remarkable day

It seems an awfully long time ago that, on the first morning of this Test, Ben Stokes strolled out for the toss and, almost before the coin had landed, blurted out: “Yep, cheers, we’ll have a bowl”.

Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lift England on wicket-laden third day against South Africa

Robinson took a Test-best five for 49 while Pope made 67 from 77 balls

The Independent UK

Six talking points as England build slim lead at the Oval after poignant tribute to Queen

Ollie Robinson picked up 5-49, before Ollie Pope scored a fluent 67 as England built a slender 36-run lead after finishing the day on 154-7 having bowled South Africa out for 118

Daily Mirror

England vs South Africa | Third Test under way at The Oval as respect shown to Queen Elizabeth II

Second day of the third Test bewteen England and South Africa, scheduled for October 9, was cancelled following the announcement of the death Queen ELizabeth II

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The Independent UK

Historic rendition of God Save The King fills Oval as cricket commemorates Queen

An impeccably observed minute’s silence was followed by a one-bell chime from an Irish Guardsman and England and South Africa’s national anthems.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Moving tributes paid to the Queen as ‘God Save the King’ sung at The Oval

A minute’s silence was held and the first rendition of ‘God Save the King’ at a sporting event for more than 70 years sung as the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval finally got underway on Saturday morning.

Daily Mirror

England pay moving tribute to Queen and sing 'God Save the King' ahead of Test Match

England's Test cricket side, led by Ben Stokes, sang God Save the King before the third day of the third Test match against South Africa at The Oval before play on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa to start with historic rendition of national anthem

Play at the third Test between England and South Africa will begin on Saturday, preceded by what may be the first full, official televised rendition of God Save the King

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The Independent UK

Third Test between England and South Africa to resume on Saturday

It will now be a three-day match.

Daily Mirror

England vs South Africa Test to resume on Saturday after death of The Queen

The ECB have announced that the third Test between England and South Africa will resume following the death of The Queen, with the match being played in her honour

Bangkok Post

Premier League fixtures postponed

LONDON: All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday.

Daily Mirror

England skipper Ben Stokes calls for Test match to resume in honour of Queen's memory

England captain Ben Stokes has said he would be "honoured to play" in memory of The Queen, following her death at the age of 96

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes wants England’s third Test with South Africa to go ahead ‘in Queen’s memory’

England’s third Test match with South Africa is yet to get under way after rain washed out Thursday’s play and Friday’s was suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Daily Mirror

New ECB chief to meet England captain Ben Stokes over Amazon documentary criticism

ECB chair Richard Thompson is planning to meet with Ben Stokes to try and rebuild bridges following his criticism of the board in his 'Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes' documentary

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have "eyes set" on the Ashes after "new lease of life"

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are planning to play Test cricket for at least one more year after England captain Ben Stokes revealed the pair are hoping to play in the 2023 Ashes

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