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Ben Stokes: England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark

England captain Ben Stokes praised his side for producing a “benchmark” performance that swept South Africa aside inside three days at Emirates Old Trafford. Stokes started his reign with four adrenaline-fuelled run chases against New Zealand and India before crashing back to earth with a thumping defeat by the Proteas…

Evening Standard

England captain Ben Stokes taking leadership inspiration from Brad Pitt film character

Ben Stokes has taken inspiration for his captaincy of the England Test team from Brad Pitt's character Don "Wardaddy" Collier in the 2014 World War II film 'Fury'

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes praises England’s ‘amazing team performance’ against South Africa

The captain hailed his side’s bouncebackability after England thrashed South Africa by an innings in less than three days in the second Test

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Ben Stokes believes England made ‘real progress’ in thumping second Test win over South Africa

Ben Stokes hailed England’s performance in their series-levelling innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford as their best under his captaincy, and a new “benchmark” that showed their evolution as a team.

Evening Standard

Record for Anderson and redemption for Robinson as Stokes inspires England win

South Africa were beaten by an innings at Old Trafford to level the three-Test series with one to play.

The Independent UK

England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark, says Ben Stokes

England recovered from losing the first Test to win inside three days at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

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

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James Anderson enjoying 'new lease of life at 40' under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

James Anderson starred with the ball in England's innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford, picking up figures 6-62 in the match as Ben Stokes' side levelled the series

Daily Mirror

England Test player ratings vs South African: Ben Stokes excellent as Zak Crawley shows impressive character

England surged to an innings win over South African at Old Trafford to set up a mouth-watering series decider.

Evening Standard

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

Ben Stokes double strike key as England beat South Africa inside three days

England bowled South Africa out for 179 to win by an innings and 85 runs and level the three-Test series at 1-1.

The Independent UK

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

Daily Mirror

Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Independent UK

Freddie Flintoff says 'Bazball' is "one of the worst things I have ever heard"

England's new positive and aggressive brand of Test cricket has been branded 'Bazball' but legendary all-rounder Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff does not like the term

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The Guardian - UK

England thrash South Africa in second Test to level series – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the third day’s play at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket result and scorecard as England win second Test at Old Trafford

England are looking to build on a strong start to this Test match and level the three-match series with the Proteas

The Guardian - UK

Ben Foakes hails Ben Stokes for ‘taking the pressure off’ against South Africa

Ben Foakes has praised Ben Stokes for taking the pressure off him during their partnership of 173 as England took charge on day two of the second Test against South Africa

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes steer England to dominant position in second South Africa Test

Both men hit centuries and Stokes closed in on Brendon McCullum’s record tally of Test sixes

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The Independent UK

Ben Foakes savours England Test ton with licence to play own way by Ben Stokes

Foakes carved out a different path on day two of the second LV= Test against South Africa, making 113 not out from 217 deliveries

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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

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