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Ben Stokes renews call for rule change after Australia vs South Africa controversy

Following a controversial not out decision in the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa in Sydney, England skipper Ben Stokes has renewed his call for the ICC to abolish the 'soft signal'

Daily Mirror

Marnus Labuschagne leads early charge amid rain as Australia frustrate South Africa

Australia are 147/2 at the end of day one of the third test, having already wrapped up the series win

The Independent UK

Australia make best of rainy start to third Test with South Africa

Usman Khawaja was 54 not out and Steve Smith yet to face a ball when rain halted play midway through the final session in Sydney

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Nortje's double strike leaves Australia at 147-2 on rain-hit day

Sydney (AFP) - South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.

AFP

Marnus Labuschagne survives controversial call on rainy day one of third Test against South Africa at SCG

Marnus Labuschagne survives a controversial ruling by the third umpire after South Africa claims a catch on day one at the SCG, with play ending early due to bad light and persistent rain.

ABC News

England great Alastair Cook makes big Joe Root claim about Harry Brook after stunning 153

Harry Brook scored an outstanding 153 off just 116 balls in only his second Test match innings and the England batter has earned high praise from Sir Alastair Cook

Daily Mirror

Liam Norwell saves Warwickshire as Yorkshire suffer relegation to Division Two

Norwell’s career-best nine wickets for 62 runs sealed a five-run win over Hampshire on a thrilling final day of the season.

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Three things we learned from England-South Africa 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England overwhelmed South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at Manchester's Old Trafford on Saturday.

AFP

5 talking points as Ben Stokes stars in brilliant England win over South Africa

England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in second Test at Old Trafford to level the series ahead of a decider at the Oval

Daily Mirror

England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

Evening Standard

England star James Anderson delivers cheeky response to Stuart Broad question

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are close friends, but Anderson could not resist taking a cheeky dig at Broad when the pair were interviewed in the matchday programme for the second England vs South Africa Test

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries put England in complete control against South Africa

Stokes hit 103 as he and Foakes powered their side into a commanding first-innings lead of 264

The Independent UK

Stokes and Foakes centuries give England command of second test

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes hit centuries to help England establish a commanding first-innings lead over South Africa after two days of the second test at Old Trafford

The Hindu

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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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes partnership puts England on top against South Africa

Stokes was 98 not out at tea

AFP

Stokes eyes century as England build large lead over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ben Stokes was on the verge of a first century since being appointed England's full-time captain as the hosts established a commanding advantage over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes defies knee discomfort to help England take lead against South Africa

Stokes and Ben Foakes helped the hosts to 212 for five at lunch

The Independent UK

James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting

A gloomy outlook at Emirates Old Trafford meant seamers were always likely to enjoy themselves early on.

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

AFP

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.

Daily Mirror

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

AFP

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.

AFP

Broad and Stokes at the double as South Africa slump in 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes followed up Stuart Broad's double strike with two wickets of his own as South Africa collapsed to 77-5 at lunch on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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