
England’s Test cricket revolution continues with the first of a three-match series against South Africa getting underway at Lord’s on Wednesday morning (11am BST).
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have instituted a brand of attacking, fear-free cricket - labelled “Bazball” after the preferred moniker of their new coach -that has immediately arrested a dismal run of one victory in 17 Tests and instead delivered memorable win after memorable win this summer. But the Proteas are currently top of the World Test Championship table and will provide a fierce examination of the new style.