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Ben Stokes double strike key as England beat South Africa inside three days

England bowled South Africa out for 179 to win by an innings and 85 runs and level the three-Test series at 1-1.

The Independent UK

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

Daily Mirror

Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Independent UK

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Freddie Flintoff says 'Bazball' is "one of the worst things I have ever heard"

England's new positive and aggressive brand of Test cricket has been branded 'Bazball' but legendary all-rounder Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff does not like the term

Daily Mirror

England thrash South Africa in second Test to level series – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the third day’s play at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket result and scorecard as England win second Test at Old Trafford

England are looking to build on a strong start to this Test match and level the three-match series with the Proteas

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes hails Ben Stokes for ‘taking the pressure off’ against South Africa

Ben Foakes has praised Ben Stokes for taking the pressure off him during their partnership of 173 as England took charge on day two of the second Test against South Africa

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Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes steer England to dominant position in second South Africa Test

Both men hit centuries and Stokes closed in on Brendon McCullum’s record tally of Test sixes

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes savours England Test ton with licence to play own way by Ben Stokes

Foakes carved out a different path on day two of the second LV= Test against South Africa, making 113 not out from 217 deliveries

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes finds right Test vibes with blend of craft and aggression

On a vintage Test-match day, the England captain bent the occasion to his will in heartwarming fashion

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

Evening Standard

5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings

Daily Mirror

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 Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes and Foakes tons ease England away from South Africa in second Test

South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge

The Independent UK

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

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes insists he never considered dropping Zak Crawley in defiant defence of opener

Zak Crawley is under pressure after a run of low scores so far this summer but England Test captain Ben Stokes has backed the opener to find some much-needed form

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.

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