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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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 Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists he never considered dropping Zak Crawley in defiant defence of opener

Zak Crawley is under pressure after a run of low scores so far this summer but England Test captain Ben Stokes has backed the opener to find some much-needed form

Daily Mirror

Pace bowlers give England early control of second Test against South Africa

The tourists were on the back foot after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

The Independent UK

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Lord Patel denies he was ECB 'suit' Ben Stokes told to "f*** off" after World Cup final

Ben Stokes revealed in his new documentary that he told an ECB official to "f*** off" following the 2019 World Cup final, and Lord Patel has responded to reports he was the unnamed 'suit' Stokes swore at

Daily Mirror

England v South Africa: second Test, day one – as it happened

England closed on 111 for three, a deficit of 40, after James Anderson and Stuart Broad help skittle the tourists for 151

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and second Test updates as England in control at close of play

England are looking to level the three-Test series with South Africa after succumbing to a dismal defeat at Lord’s

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Simon Harmer gets surprise chance as four-man seam attack ditched

South Africa sprung a surprise by bringing Essex spinner Simon Harmer into their XI to face England here at Old Trafford, then opting to bat first under leaden skies.

Evening Standard

On this day in 2019: Magical Ben Stokes leads England to thrilling victory

The all-rounder struck an incredible 135 not out to lead England to a thrilling last-wicket win over Australia.

The Independent UK

England's Ollie Robinson "blown away" after fitness advice from Coldplay's Chris Martin

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson received fitness advice from an unlikely source as revealed by teammate Jimmy Anderson during an episode of the Tailenders podcast

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes vows England will keep on attacking against South Africa

England have won four and lost one since Stokes took over the Test captaincy

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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 Independent UK

Ollie Robinson freshens England attack as South Africa vow to ‘go harder’ in second Test

England arrive at Old Trafford looking to show that their chastening defeat by South Africa at Lord’s was just a one-off

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes hails Ollie Robinson attitude after bouncing back for England return against South Africa

Ben Stokes heaped praise on the attitude of Ollie Robinson after the seamer was named in England’s Test XI for the first time since January.

The Independent UK

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

England captain Ben Stokes confirmed Robinson’s recall to the side during his post-match press conference.

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The Independent UK

England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch second cricket Test online and on TV today

England lost the opener and need a better performance at Old Trafford to get back into the three-Test series

The Independent UK

Is England vs South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch second cricket Test online today

England lost the opener and need a better performance at Old Trafford to get back into the three-Test series

The Guardian - UK

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

Daily Mirror

Australia stars' brutal Ashes sledges against England laid bare in new documentary

The Ashes are no stranger to gamesmanship, but Ben Stokes' new documentary exposes the severity of their sledging en route to a memorable drawn series against their fiercest rivals in 2019

Evening Standard

England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson recalled as Matt Potts drops out for second Test at Old Trafford

England have made one change to their XI for tomorrow’s Second Test against South Africa, with Ollie Robinson coming in for his first appearance since January.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes reveals Ollie Robinson fitness battle behind England Test recall

The Sussex seamer replaces Matthew Potts for the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford

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