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Ben Stokes praises ‘relentless’ South Africa but refuses to panic after defeat

The England captain admitted that his side were ‘just outperformed’ in the innings and 12 runs defeat inside three days in the first Test at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead

South Africa skittled out England for 149 to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s with seven sessions to spare.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum call for calm as England refuse to ‘overreact’ to heavy South Africa defeat

England’s captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum promised they would not “overreact” after falling to their first defeat as a duo – in staggering fashion – against South Africa at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

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Ben Stokes wants a baggage-free England to bounce back from heavy Lord’s loss

The hosts were beaten by South Africa by an innings and 12 runs in the opening Test

The Independent UK

SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Hindu

England Test player ratings vs South Africa: Zak Crawley all at sea again but Ollie Pope takes step forward

England suffered their first defeat of the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as South Africa cruised to victory at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

England won’t abandon aggressive approach despite South Africa defeat, Ben Stokes insists

The hosts were blown away inside three days at Lord’s with the Proteas inflicting a first defeat of the new era under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum

The Independent UK

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Reality check for Ben Stokes’ new-look England as South Africa take Lord’s win

England were well beaten.

The Independent UK

England thrashed by South Africa inside three days after first Test batting collapse

England 165 & 149; South Africa 326 - England lose by an innings and 12 runs: The Proteas bowlers tore through the hosts at Lord’s to cruise to victory

The Independent UK

Sensational South Africa dismantle ‘Bazball’ as England fall to first defeat of Ben Stokes’ reign

England suffered their first victory under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, as South Africa’s sensational attack carried them to a romping innings win at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

England humbled as South Africa win first Test by an innings inside three days

England came back down to earth with a bang as Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first defeats of their coaching and captaincy eras respectively

Daily Mirror

South Africa’s Zulu nation to coronate new king amid tussle

A succession battle has dulled the shine on the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Zulu monarch in South Africa.

Al Jazeera

Monster Squid Comes Ashore

A marine biologist is seen moving the squid's tentacles and arms to reveal its beak.

Zenger

Zak Crawley out cheaply as England’s fightback stalls at Lord’s

England still trail South Africa by 123

The Independent UK

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The Hindu

Eng vs SA 1st Test | South Africa out for 326, leads England by 161

South Africa will take a lead of 161 runs into the second innings of the first test against England at Lord’s

The Independent UK

South Africa's Zulu nation to host celebration for new king

South Africa’s ethnic Zulu nation will on Saturday host a coronation event for its new traditional king amid internal divisions that have threatened to tear the royal family apart

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket result from first Test as England thrashed by an innings after batting collapse

England were all out for 149 in the second innings to lose by an innings and 12 runs at Lord’s

Wales Online

Springbok sent off after brandishing joke red card to World Cup final referee

A clip of the incident, which occurred in 1998 in South Africa, has been given a new lease on TikTok - and it's fair to say the referee didn't see the funny side

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Review: Idris Elba, meet lion. The new thriller 'Beast' doesn't beat around the bush

Lions and poachers and snares, oh my! In the satisfyingly grisly survival thriller "Beast," Idris Elba plays a grieving widower who drags his two teenage daughters to a South African game reserve, embarking on an emotional journey that devolves into a nightmarish tussle with Mother Nature. Jean-Luc Godard famously said…

The Guardian - UK

South Africa rout England by innings and 12 runs – as it happened

South Africa roll England for 149 in 37.4 overs to win inside three days. The Proteas go one-up in the Three Test series

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Biden administration needs to match rhetoric with action on Africa policy

Last week Secretary of State Anthony Blinken released the Biden administration’s long-awaited Africa strategy during his visit to South Africa. Perhaps the most notable shift in tone during Blinken’s five-day, three-country tour of the continent was his reference to African states as geostrategic players — a clear response to the…

The Independent UK

South Africa dismiss England for 165 as Kagiso Rabada takes five wickets

Rabada cleaned the hosts up on the second morning at Lord’s

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope shows why England captain Ben Stokes has put so much faith in him

Test series between England and South Africa are endangered beasts. There is just one, three matches in length, on the Future Tours Programme between now and the end of 2027. Just 32 overs here at Lord’s yesterday was enough to remind us what a pity that is.

The Conversation

South Africa's foreign policy: new paper sets the scene, but falls short on specifics

South Africa’s international relations department published a document on 1 August setting out the country’s new foreign policy. The outline of South Africa’s national interests is an important paper that sets out how the country will relate to the rest of the world for some time to come.

The Independent UK

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

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