The third Test between England and South Africa finally saw the first ball bowled on Saturday’s third day of play, getting under way in a respectful atmosphere at The Oval after a guard of honour and a minute’s silence to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth.
The toss for the deciding Test in the series, which is poised at 1-1, was won by England on Thursday morning and they elected to bowl.
But the first day was washed out by rain, and the second was cancelled following the announcement of the death of the queen.
