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Three talking points from England v South Africa series

London (AFP) - England eased to victory over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday to complete a remarkable 2-1 series win in just over two days of action.

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Brendon McCullum backs James Anderson and Stuart Broad to continue for a "few years"

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has hailed James Anderson and Stuart Broad after the pair starred in a brilliant summer of Test match cricket, picking up 27 and 29 wickets respectively

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes hails "rare" quality that is behind England's magnificent Test revival

England have won six out of seven Test matches this summer under the new captain and coach combination of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

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England buying into ‘Bazball’ as they wrap up another Test win

Victory over South Africa made it six wins from seven this summer

The Independent UK

Joe Root vows belligerent England won't be slowing down amid stunning Test revival

England have won six Test matches this summer for the first time since 2004, with Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum making an immediate impact

Daily Mirror

England's Broad proud to be in company of 'hero' McGrath

London (AFP) - Stuart Broad said he was proud to have surpassed the Test-wicket tally of boyhood hero Glenn McGrath as England closed in on a series win over South Africa at The Oval.

AFP

James Anderson calls for ‘common sense’ after England made to wait for victory

England were on 97-0 in pursuit of 130 in the series decider against South Africa when bad light stopped play

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Ben Stokes leads from the front with England on the cusp of series win vs South Africa

Ben Stokes' England side are on the cusp of winning the third and final Test against South Africa, with just 33 runs needed ahead of day five at the Oval after a strong performance on Sunday

Daily Mirror

England set to hire David Saker and David Hussey for T20 World Cup

David Saker and David Hussey are set for white-ball coaching roles during England’s T20 World Cup campaign in Australia this winter amid a broader move to split the international support staff by way of format

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have "eyes set" on the Ashes after "new lease of life"

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are planning to play Test cricket for at least one more year after England captain Ben Stokes revealed the pair are hoping to play in the 2023 Ashes

Daily Mirror

England vs South Africa: Memories of 2004 as Ben Stokes’ side look to finish dizzying summer on a high note

As autumn unmistakably draws in, England have a shot at capping an electric summer of Test cricket with a sixth win out of seven — a significant statistic that shows they are on the right path.

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope enjoying challenge of dictating England batting from No 3

Surrey batter is still finding his feet at Test level but says his confidence has been lifted by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope hopeful he has earned England No 3 spot on permanent basis

The Surrey batter is enjoying his new role under new captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes to lead unchanged England squad in third Test against South Africa

Captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum could stick with the same XI in the series decider at the Kia Oval.

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The Guardian - UK

England’s ‘benchmark’ win was built on pragmatism and flexibility

Hosts’ dominance in second Test dispelled notions of a hell-raising approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Daily Mirror

James Anderson enjoying 'new lease of life at 40' under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

James Anderson starred with the ball in England's innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford, picking up figures 6-62 in the match as Ben Stokes' side levelled the series

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

Alex Lees faces defining moment in England Test future as spotlight focuses on ailing opener

On Sky’s commentary, Mark Butcher summed it up as Alex Lees walked from the field, thunder on his face.

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 Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes fixed on beating South Africa by setting benchmark with bat

The Test captain is unwilling to change his aggressive approach and wants to lead by example in second Test at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson freshens England attack as South Africa vow to ‘go harder’ in second Test

England arrive at Old Trafford looking to show that their chastening defeat by South Africa at Lord’s was just a one-off

The Guardian - UK

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

Evening Standard

England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

AFP

England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series

London (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up in the team's attacking approach as they look to bounce back in the second Test against South Africa starting Thursday.

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