Mark Boucher to stand down as South Africa head coach after T20 World Cup
England and South Africa thwarted by weather as opening day washed out
Rain washes out opening session of decisive third England-South Africa Test
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NewsSA captain Dean Elgar: Series decider against England ‘like a World Cup final’
Elgar says the third Test at The Oval will provide the “biggest Test so far” of his captaincy.
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NewsDean 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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NewsKeegan 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.
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NewsEngland make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test
James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions.
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NewsEngland 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.
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NewsDean 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.
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NewsAnrich Nortje admits he may get his own back with short balls at Old Trafford
The fast bowler took three wickets in 10 deliveries to help wrap up the first Test in three days.
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NewsBen Stokes leads England fightback but South Africa remain on top at Lord’s
Proteas opener Sarel Erwee struck 73 before England fought back in the evening session.
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NewsSarel Erwee fifty helps South Africa strengthen hold on first Test with England
Kagiso Rabada claimed a five-wicket haul earlier in the day to dismiss England for 165 at Lord’s.
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NewsSouth Africa dismiss England for 165 as Kagiso Rabada takes five wickets
Rabada cleaned the hosts up on the second morning at Lord’s.