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Anderson hails ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Crawley for frustrating South Africa

Jimmy Anderson praised Zak Crawley, whose England form has been criticised, after the opener’s unbeaten 17 helped put his side in charge of the second Test

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 Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson criticise ‘rubbish’ Dukes ball as issues drag on

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson complained that the Dukes ball used on the first day of the Second Test against South Africa was the worst England have used this summer, despite the ball dominating the bat.

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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

James Anderson and Stuart Broad star as England take control after dismissing SA for 151

James Anderson and Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as they skittled South Africa for just 151, before reaching 111-3 in response with Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley unbeaten

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

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

Anderson, Broad star as England bowls out South Africa for 151

James Anderson became the first-ever player in Test history to make 100 appearances at home when he took the field for the second Test between England and South Africa at Old Trafford

The Hindu

Ollie Robinson compared to Australia hero Glenn McGrath on England Test return

Ollie Robinson is back in action for England in the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford, seven months after last featuring in the final Ashes Test in Hobart

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

County cricket bosses know ball in their court after Andrew Strauss delivers report

As England began the Second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford this morning, the bosses of county clubs were poring over the recommendations presented to them by Andrew Strauss’s High Performance Review into the elite men’s game in this country.

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The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: second Test, day one – as it happened

England closed on 111 for three, a deficit of 40, after James Anderson and Stuart Broad help skittle the tourists for 151

The Independent UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and second Test updates as England in control at close of play

England are looking to level the three-Test series with South Africa after succumbing to a dismal defeat at Lord’s

Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

Women refugees fleeing violence seek safety in South Africa: but they don't find it

When I ran away from home there was no safety, and when I came to South Africa there is no safety; it’s also happening here.

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Hodge named Wallabies fullback for Boks

Reece Hodge will start at fullback against South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday, among six changes following their Rugby Championship loss to Argentina.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes vows England will keep on attacking against South Africa

England have won four and lost one since Stokes took over the Test captaincy

The Guardian - UK

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

Reuters

South Africa's COSATU leads union protests over high cost of living

Hundreds of South Africans protested in Pretoria and Cape Town on Wednesday against inflation that has soared to a 13-year high, in an action led by trade union group COSATU, a long-time ally of the ruling African National Congress.

The Independent UK

South African workers march in capital against inflation

South African workers have demonstrated against the country’s rising cost of living including record-high fuel prices and increased costs for basic foods

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson freshens England attack as South Africa vow to ‘go harder’ in second Test

England arrive at Old Trafford looking to show that their chastening defeat by South Africa at Lord’s was just a one-off

Al Jazeera

Explainer: What is behind South Africa’s union strikes?

South Africa unions called for national strike due to power cuts, rising costs of living, and high unemployment levels.

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