2nd Take a look at: England lead SA by 241 runs after tons by Stokes & Foakes
England captain Stokes declared at 415 for 9, with South Africa trailing by 241 runs on the shut after surviving a tough 9 over spell earlier than stumps.
England captain Stokes declared at 415 for 9, with South Africa trailing by 241 runs on the shut after surviving a tough 9 over spell earlier than stumps.
Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England’s full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes additionally reached three figures because the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday. Stokes made 103, with Foakes a Test-best 113 not out after finishing his second century at this … Read more
England Test captain Ben Stokes says he hopes his crew has retained their “venom” forward of the beginning of the three-match collection in opposition to South Africa which begins at Lord’s on Wednesday.
England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the primary Test towards South Africa at Lord’s beginning on Wednesday. Ben Stokes, the England captain, introduced the return of Surrey wicketkeeper Foakes to the XI throughout a media convention on Tuesday.
England have recalled match once more quick bowler Ollie Robinson for the primary two Tests of their three-match series towards South Africa that begins at Lord’s on Aug. 17 as a alternative for the injured Jamie Overton.
Kent wicket-keeper Sam Billings has been added to the England Men’s Test squad for the rearranged fifth Test versus India beginning on Friday at Edgbaston.
The Kiwis misplaced 5 fast wickets earlier than reaching 224-7 in a tense night session at Trent Bridge and head into the ultimate day with a lead of 238. With three wickets left, New Zealand face a troublesome interval early on (*4*) as they attempt to bat their technique to security.
Captain Kane Williamson says New Zealand should transfer on rapidly from their five-wicket loss to England within the first Test after the touring facet let a profitable place slip at Lord’s to go 1-0 down within the three-match sequence.