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Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lead England to slight advantage over South Africa after remarkable day

It seems an awfully long time ago that, on the first morning of this Test, Ben Stokes strolled out for the toss and, almost before the coin had landed, blurted out: “Yep, cheers, we’ll have a bowl”.

Evening Standard

Personal ties, diplomacy and charm: King Charles will need them all to win over Africa

To carry on his mother’s work and confront the legacy of colonialism will require unique skills

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson and Ollie Pope lift England on wicket-laden third day against South Africa

Robinson took a Test-best five for 49 while Pope made 67 from 77 balls

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Six talking points as England build slim lead at the Oval after poignant tribute to Queen

Ollie Robinson picked up 5-49, before Ollie Pope scored a fluent 67 as England built a slender 36-run lead after finishing the day on 154-7 having bowled South Africa out for 118

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: From an iconic dance in Ghana to friendship with Mandela

Elizabeth II maintained special ties with Britain’s former colonies and the members of the Commonwealth states in Africa. From the beginning of her reign in Kenya to her memorable meetings with Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandela, the Queen had a long-standing relationship with the African continent.

France 24

England seamers tear through South Africa on poignant day of third Test at the Oval

South Africa all out for 118 on day three

The Independent UK

Seamers put England in charge of third Test on a poignant day at Kia Oval

Ahead of play was a carefully orchestrated commemoration of the Queen.

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Watch: Crowd sing ‘God Save The King’ during a cricket match at Oval

Sport paid its respects to the Queen on Saturday as the action resumed on the field of play. On day three at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, a two-minute period of silence was impeccably observed with DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley joining staff, players and caddies on…

Evening Standard

Kevin Pietersen says England's tribute to Queen Elizabeth left him with 'goosebumps'

An emotional tribute was paid to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of day three of the third and final Test between England and South Africa at the Oval following her passing

Daily Mirror

England vs South Africa third Test | England leads by 36; 17 wickets fall on Day 3 of decider

With opening day washed out and no play on Friday, concerns had been expressed as to whether game could be completed inside three days.

The Hindu

Ollie Robinson inspires England as South Africa crumble at start of third Test

South Africa manage just 69 for six at the Oval after tribues were paid to the Queen before play began

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson leads England charge as third Test begins after tributes to Queen

South Africa were reduced to 69 for six as play finally began following rain and the monarch’s death on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson sensational for England as South Africa’s top order demolished at The Oval

A sensational spell of new-ball bowling from England’s Ollie Robinson saw South Africa’s fragile top-order blown away as the series-deciding third Test finally got underway at The Oval on Saturday.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa | Third Test under way at The Oval as respect shown to Queen Elizabeth II

Second day of the third Test bewteen England and South Africa, scheduled for October 9, was cancelled following the announcement of the death Queen ELizabeth II

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Historic rendition of God Save The King fills Oval as cricket commemorates Queen

An impeccably observed minute’s silence was followed by a one-bell chime from an Irish Guardsman and England and South Africa’s national anthems.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Moving tributes paid to the Queen as ‘God Save the King’ sung at The Oval

A minute’s silence was held and the first rendition of ‘God Save the King’ at a sporting event for more than 70 years sung as the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval finally got underway on Saturday morning.

Daily Mirror

England pay moving tribute to Queen and sing 'God Save the King' ahead of Test Match

England's Test cricket side, led by Ben Stokes, sang God Save the King before the third day of the third Test match against South Africa at The Oval before play on Saturday

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and third Test updates as England take lead but lose quick wickets

Test match reduced to three days as England push for series victory over South Africa

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The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: third Test, day three – as it happened

After poignant tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before the start of play, England took a slight edge from a day that saw 17 wickets fall

The Independent UK

Weekend tributes to Queen Elizabeth II planned for sporting events across the nation

Players will wear black armbands during the deciding Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.

Reuters

Mandela and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a 'warm friendship,' secretary recalls

(This September 10 story corrects second paragraph to make clear date of Mandela's first visit to Buckingham Palace was 1996, not 1995)

The Conversation

The Queen has left her mark around the world. But not all see it as something to be celebrated

From the very beginning, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was deeply connected to Britain’s global empire and the long and bloody processes of decolonisation.

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa to start with historic rendition of national anthem

Play at the third Test between England and South Africa will begin on Saturday, preceded by what may be the first full, official televised rendition of God Save the King

Radio France Internationale

Former African colonies remember Queen's legacy with mixed emotions

From becoming head of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1952 to witnessing the independence of many African countries, Queen Elizabeth II watched a century of history unfold. RFI looks at some of the key moments in the late monarch’s relationship with the African continent.

The Independent UK

Third Test between England and South Africa to resume on Saturday

It will now be a three-day match.

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