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Is England vs South Africa on TV today? Start time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Brendon McCullum’s revolution trickles down to county game as England hopefuls seek to replicate senior stars

The most overt statement of Brendon McCullum’s style on the first day of the Lions tour match against South Africa came in his choice of trousers: white jeans. He is almost certainly the first England coach to don them.

Evening Standard

England star Jason Roy given major show of faith in The Hundred amid recent struggles

Jason Roy will captain a team at senior level for the first time in his career after being tasked with leading Oval Invincibles against the Northern Superchargers

Daily Mirror

Buttler’s service in ODIs spoiled by injuries and overstuffed schedule

England’s new white-ball captain also hasn’t done himself many favours by taking on too many roles and sticking with Jason Roy

The Guardian - UK

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Jordan Thompson stars with the ball as London Spirit hammer Manchester Originals

Seamer Thompson, who took two wickets on his tournament debut at the Oval last week, followed that up with a remarkable four for 21 from 20 balls.

The Independent UK

Inside Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's "dream partnership" and England's rejuvenation

England opener Alex Lees has lifted the lid on the immediate impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had on the Test team, praising the pair's "aggressive and positive brand of cricket"

Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen urges England to back "best player" Jason Roy despite recent struggles

Jason Roy has endured a lean summer with the bat for England, but Kevin Pietersen believes he deserves to be backed heading into the T20 World Cup in October

Daily Mirror

Does ‘Bazball’ have the staying power to alter Test cricket’s groove?

The brand of fearless, attacking cricket championed by England Test coach Brendon McCullum has made the world sit up and take notice. Can it be sustained and will others follow suit?

The Hindu

Edgbaston to investigate racist abuse of Indian supporters during England Test

Visiting fans were reportedly in tears after ‘worst abuse we’ve ever experienced’, while stewards allegedly told those who experienced problems to ‘sit down’

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees epitomises what is different about England’s batting in new era

Opener struggled for form in the West Indies but a change in approach and mindset has brought runs and boundaries

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have England dreaming of record run-chase

England will need 119 more runs on the fifth day at Edgbaston in order to complete a record Test run-chase of 378 against India, with Joe Root on 76 and Jonny Bairstow on 72

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Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England on brink of history vs India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have put on a brilliant unbeaten 150 run partnership to leave England in the driving seat heading into the final day of the fifth Test against India

Evening Standard

England outmuscle India to set up tantalising final day of fifth Test as Jonny Bairstow maintains superb form

For the third Test in a row, the final day is tantalisingly poised, and there will be a very good crowd to watch it. For the fourth Test in a row, England have a chance of pulling off a remarkable chase.

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England daring to dream against India

No England side has ever hunted down more than 359 but they have their eyes set on a record chase of 378 at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England need a further 119 runs to complete the ninth-highest fourth innings run chase in Test match history, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both unbeaten on 76 and 73 respectively

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The Independent UK

England make quick inroads into record chase against India

Alex Lees and Zak Crawley put on 107 for the first wicket after the hosts were set 378 to win.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow century heroics for England not enough to keep India at bay

Bairstow made 106 in typically rambunctious style, with 14 boundaries and two sixes.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes’ new world order gets sobering reality check against India

England have been playing positive cricket for four weeks, but the slick visitors have perfected it over the past four years

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad delivers costliest over in Test history as India dominate England at Edgbaston

Fifth Test, day two - India 416 all out; England 84-5: Broad gave up a record 35 runs in the penultimate over of India’s first innings.

The Guardian - UK

Jasprit Bumrah’s blaze with bat and brilliance with ball put India in charge

Jasprit Bumrah scored a record 35 off an over before taking three wickets to put India in charge of the fifth Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad delivers costliest Test innings as India take control at Edgbaston

Broad gave up a record 35 runs in the penultimate over of India’s first innings.

Evening Standard

Jasprit Bumrah brilliance leaves England in trouble in Fifth Test vs India

Time travel jokes are banned here at Edgbaston, too obvious given the context of this delayed Fifth Test of last summer’s series.

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