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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 · Aug 26, 2022

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

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

Lord Patel denies he was ECB 'suit' Ben Stokes told to "f*** off" after World Cup final

Ben Stokes revealed in his new documentary that he told an ECB official to "f*** off" following the 2019 World Cup final, and Lord Patel has responded to reports he was the unnamed 'suit' Stokes swore at

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022