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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

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

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 Guardian - UK

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

Daily Mirror

England run through South Africa top order at Old Trafford

The tourists were reduced to 108 for eight before a fightback of sorts from tail-enders Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

The Independent 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

England vs South Africa: Simon Harmer gets surprise chance as four-man seam attack ditched

South Africa sprung a surprise by bringing Essex spinner Simon Harmer into their XI to face England here at Old Trafford, then opting to bat first under leaden skies.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes fixed on beating South Africa by setting benchmark with bat

The Test captain is unwilling to change his aggressive approach and wants to lead by example in second Test at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

England captain Ben Stokes confirmed Robinson’s recall to the side during his post-match press conference.

The Independent UK

England can hit back against South Africa by exposing batting frailty

Innings defeat for Ben Stokes’s side in the first Test could be turned around if his bowlers raise their game at Old Trafford

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As South Africa’s Test fortunes wax, interest in five-day format wanes

Dean Elgar’s side may be the world’s best but they’re losing the battle back home to preserve the longest form of cricket

The Hindu

SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s as rain stops play

Follow live coverage as England’s ‘Bazball’ revolution continues with the first Test of the series at Lord’s

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

The Hindu

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

"Bazball"—a reference to McCullum's nickname—has revitalised England's red-ball fortunes

The Guardian - UK

England’s ‘Bazball’ approach has got in South Africa’s heads, claims Ben Stokes

‘The South African team keep saying they’re not interested but then also keep talking about it,’ said Ben Stokes on England’s attacking style before the first Test at Lord’s

The Independent UK

South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’, Dean Elgar warns

The Proteas skipper also insisted nothing should be read into their heavy defeat to England Lions last week

Daily Mirror

South Africa's Dean Elgar fires 'Bazball' warning to England again as mind games ramp up

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has had a lot to say about England's new approach to Test cricket and is confident his side have the resources to "slow down their batting"

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.

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