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2nd Test: South Africa beat West Indies by 284 runs to sweep series

NEW DELHI: Skipper Temba Bavuma led from the front as his career-best 172 helped South Africa complete a 284-run victory over West Indies for a clean sweep of the two-match Test series at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The Times of India

South Africa hold out for rare draw to deny Australia series sweep

Sydney (AFP) - South Africa were untroubled as they batted out for their first draw in almost six years on the final day of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a series whitewash.

AFP

South Africa hold out to draw third Test, deny Australia sweep

Sydney (AFP) - South Africa batted out for a draw on the final day of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a series clean sweep.

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Australia and South Africa shake hands on rain-interrupted draw at SCG Test

South Africa's batters finally show some fight as the tourists salvage a draw from the third and final Test at the SCG, with Australia falling eight wickets short of completing a perfect summer.

ABC News

Skipper Elgar out cheaply again as Australia chase series sweep

Sydney (AFP) - Australia needed nine wickets with 32 overs remaining at tea Sunday if they were to pull off an improbable victory over South Africa on the final day of the third Test in Sydney.

AFP

Maharaj, Harmer defy Australia's win push in Sydney Test

Sydney (AFP) - Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer frustrated Australia's push for victory in the third and final Test at Sydney to help build their team's best innings of the series on Sunday.

AFP

Australia fire after the rain as Pat Cummins leads charge towards win

South Africa finished day four at 6 for 149, still 326 runs behind with Australia needing 14 wickets from 98 overs for victory

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Marnus Labuschagne asks for cigarette lighter while batting during Australia vs SA Test

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne used a cigarette lighter to burn some material off his helmet during the third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes renews call for rule change after Australia vs South Africa controversy

Following a controversial not out decision in the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa in Sydney, England skipper Ben Stokes has renewed his call for the ICC to abolish the 'soft signal'

Daily Mirror

Marnus Labuschagne leads early charge amid rain as Australia frustrate South Africa

Australia are 147/2 at the end of day one of the third test, having already wrapped up the series win

The Independent UK

Australia make best of rainy start to third Test with South Africa

Usman Khawaja was 54 not out and Steve Smith yet to face a ball when rain halted play midway through the final session in Sydney

The Independent UK

Nortje's double strike leaves Australia at 147-2 on rain-hit day

Sydney (AFP) - South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.

AFP

Marnus Labuschagne survives controversial call on rainy day one of third Test against South Africa at SCG

Marnus Labuschagne survives a controversial ruling by the third umpire after South Africa claims a catch on day one at the SCG, with play ending early due to bad light and persistent rain.

ABC News

England great Alastair Cook makes big Joe Root claim about Harry Brook after stunning 153

Harry Brook scored an outstanding 153 off just 116 balls in only his second Test match innings and the England batter has earned high praise from Sir Alastair Cook

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The Independent UK

Liam Norwell saves Warwickshire as Yorkshire suffer relegation to Division Two

Norwell’s career-best nine wickets for 62 runs sealed a five-run win over Hampshire on a thrilling final day of the season.

AFP

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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.

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Daily Mirror

England star James Anderson delivers cheeky response to Stuart Broad question

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are close friends, but Anderson could not resist taking a cheeky dig at Broad when the pair were interviewed in the matchday programme for the second England vs South Africa Test

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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

AFP

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 Independent UK

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

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

AFP

Stokes eyes century as England build large lead over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes was on the verge of a first century since being appointed England's full-time captain as the hosts established a commanding advantage over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

The Independent UK

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

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