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Ben Stokes finds right Test vibes with blend of craft and aggression

On a vintage Test-match day, the England captain bent the occasion to his will in heartwarming fashion

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings

Daily Mirror

Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday.

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Stokes and Foakes tons ease England away from South Africa in second Test

South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge

The Guardian - UK

Stokes hits first hundred since taking over as England captain

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes completed his first century since being appointed England's permanent captain as he made 103 before wicketkeeper Ben Foakes reached three figures as well to strengthen the hosts' grip on the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

AFP

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day

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Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

Evening Standard

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

Anderson strikes before Crawley and Bairstow hold firm against South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England great James Anderson marked becoming the first player to appear in 100 home Tests by taking 3-32 as South Africa were dismissed for just 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

AFP

5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

Daily Mirror

Anderson, Broad star as England bowls out South Africa for 151

James Anderson became the first-ever player in Test history to make 100 appearances at home when he took the field for the second Test between England and South Africa at Old Trafford

The Hindu

Anderson strikes before Rabada takes South Africa to 151 all out

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson led a fine display by England's quicks before South Africa tailender Kagiso Rabada took the Proteas to a total of 151 on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

AFP

Anderson strikes before South Africa's Rabada repels England

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - James Anderson led a fine display by England's quicks before South Africa tailender Kagiso Rabada held firm to take the Proteas to 143-8 at tea on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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The Independent UK

England run through South Africa top order at Old Trafford

The tourists were reduced to 108 for eight before a fightback of sorts from tail-enders Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

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 Guardian - UK

England can hit back against South Africa by exposing batting frailty

Innings defeat for Ben Stokes’s side in the first Test could be turned around if his bowlers raise their game at Old Trafford

Daily Mirror

Geoffrey Boycott delivers Ashes warning after England slump to South Africa defeat

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has issued a warning ahead of next year's Ashes series after Ben Stokes' side struggled against South Africa's pace attack

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Three things we learned from England v South Africa 1st Test

London (AFP) - South Africa overwhelmed England by an innings and 12 runs inside three days in the first Test at Lord's.

AFP

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing

London (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.

AFP

Three things we learned from the 1st Test between England and South Africa

London (AFP) - South Africa overwhelmed England by an innings and 12-runs inside three days in the first Test at Lord's.

AFP

South Africa quick Nortje grateful for skipper Elgar's 'honesty'

London (AFP) - South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje paid tribute to captain Dean Elgar's "honesty" after the Proteas' innings and 12-run rout of England in the first Test at Lord's.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad’s dreamy innings lends England a certain poetry in decay

Bowler played a balletic, creative innings in the face of sure defeat – we should enjoy his peculiar skills while we still can

AFP

South Africa captain Elgar proud of 'special bunch' after hammering England

London (AFP) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar saluted his "special bunch" of players after they overpowered England by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

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

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