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England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s after Dean Elgar wicket

England look to make inroads into South Africa’s batting line-up on day two at Lord’s after Kagiso Rabada takes five wickets

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

"Bazball"—a reference to McCullum's nickname—has revitalised England's red-ball fortunes

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

England captain Ben Stokes singles out Alex Lees and Zak Crawley ahead of South Africa First Test

Ben Stokes has picked out his openers’ century stand in the victory over India at Edgbaston last month as his most pleasing performance in England’s four Test victories earlier this summer, and heaped praise on the pair, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Ben Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances

England begin their Test series with South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday aiming to keep playing bold cricket.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

England’s ‘Bazball’ approach has got in South Africa’s heads, claims Ben Stokes

‘The South African team keep saying they’re not interested but then also keep talking about it,’ said Ben Stokes on England’s attacking style before the first Test at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

South Africa vow to conquer ‘Bazball’ but Ben Stokes calm over clash of styles as England prepare for Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has reiterated his belief that England’s style of play – dubbed ‘Bazball’ – could leave them “not looking very good”, after his counterpart Ben Stokes vowed to leave the talking to their opponents.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Ben Stokes happy to see South Africa ‘keep talking’ about England’s new approach

The two teams meet in the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022