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England's Stokes 'excited' to see Brook debut against South Africa

London (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes said he was excited by the prospect of Harry Brook's Test debut after confirming the Yorkshire batsman would replace the injured Jonny Bairstow in the series finale against South Africa.

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‘Straight-talking’ Mark Boucher looking to upset England again

The former wicketkeeper won a Test series in England in 2008 but has divided opinion as South Africa’s coach

The Guardian - UK

Elgar’s lament: how Anderson’s genius encapsulates cricket’s aural joy

The soundscape of cricket – from the uprooting of stumps to a crack through the covers – is essential to its pivotal moments

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Three things we learned from England-South Africa 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England overwhelmed South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at Manchester's Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Stokes hails 'benchmark' win as England level South Africa series

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes said his team had produced a "benchmark" win after overwhelming South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

AFP

Dean Elgar hints at South Africa changes after England loss but insists good sides do not panic

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar warned that Rassie van der Dussen dropping out with a broken finger may not be the only change to their batting order for the decider against England at the Kia Oval on September 8.

Evening Standard

Dean Elgar demands more from middle order as South Africa slump to heavy loss

The Proteas were beaten by an innings and 85 runs inside three days in the second Test.

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James Anderson the master sends his theatre into raptures once again

England’s talismanic bowler caught the guts of Old Trafford with an around-the-wicket beauty to dismiss Dean Elgar

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Ben Stokes stars in brilliant England win over South Africa

England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in second Test at Old Trafford to level the series ahead of a decider at the Oval

Daily Mirror

Stokes sets up England's series-levelling win over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes struck twice shortly after tea to pave the way for his side's series-levelling innings and 85-run win over South Africa inside three days in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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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.

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen spearhead South Africa fightback

England took three wickets during the morning session at Old Trafford but South Africa rallied to 141 for three at tea.

The Independent UK

Petersen and Van der Dussen keep England at bay in second Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - South Africa's Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen batted through an entire session to frustrate England's bid for a series-levelling win with more than two days to spare in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Anderson sparks South Africa slump as England eye series-levelling win

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson made the breakthrough as England pressed for a series-levelling win over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Three more wickets keep England on the front foot against South Africa

A strong bowling performance reduced the Proteas to 88 for three on day three at Emirates Old Trafford

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

Daily Mirror

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

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Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - 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.

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson 2.0: 6ft5in of England seamer makes a heartening return

After an eight-month break from Test cricket, Robinson’s menacing and methodical action took aim at South Africa

The Independent UK

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

A gloomy outlook at Emirates Old Trafford meant seamers were always likely to enjoy themselves early on.

The Independent UK

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

The Guardian - 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

AFP

Anderson strikes before Crawley and Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England great James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by taking 3-32 as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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