“Are we any closer to solving those problems at the top of the order? To be honest, no”
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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has admitted that his side need to sort out their top order woes, even though they beat South Africa 3-1.
Rabada’s dismissal of Stokes in the penultimate over of the day was huge for South Africa
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England and South Africa battled hard on the first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, but neither side were able to claim the upper hand.
Cook struck 10 boundaries during his unbeaten knock of 82
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander proved to be a thorn in England’s side once again, but Alastair Cook kept the hosts afloat as he scored an unbeaten 82 on a rain-affected opening day at The Oval.
South Africa celebrate after securing a convincing win
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South Africa’s bowlers worked as a cohesive unit to demolish England by 340 runs on the fourth day of the second Test at Trent Bridge and level the series at 1-1.
“It’s always important to start well and get the monkey off your back in terms of a big score early in your captaincy career”
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Alastair Cook has admitted that he was blown away by the impact Joe Root had in his first Test as captain.
Cook hit nine boundaries during his knock of 59 not out
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England opener Alastair Cook struck an unbeaten 59 to hand his side a 216-run lead over South Africa going into the fourth day of the first Test at Lord’s.
Clark was the bowler that Cook found the toughest to face
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Alastair Cook is arguably the best batsman England have ever produced as he is their all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket.
“He deserves to be included and we feel that he will add maturity and experience to our middle-order”
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Gary Ballance has been recalled to England’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on July 6 at Lord’s.
“You watch him play, and something is happening every time”
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Andrew Flintoff has heaped praise on England all-rounder Ben Stokes, saying that he “would’ve loved to have been as good” as the 26-year-old.
Kuhn is likely to make his Test debut next month
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South Africa have drafted the uncapped trio of Heino Kuhn, Andile Phehlukwayo and Aiden Markram into their squad for the upcoming four-Test series against England.
