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 stage when his skipper declared England’s first innings on 415-9, a lead of 264 runs, after South Africa had been dismissed for a meagre 151.
