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Roland-Jones' dream debut and Stokes' crafted ton seize control

Four wickets from England's debut seamer tore through South Africa's top order leaving them in danger of follow-on at The Oval

28-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Cook stands firm after Philander threatens England again

Recklessness was the charge laid against England after their double collapse at Trent Bridge, but rarely, if ever, has such an accusation been levelled against Alastair Cook

27-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

England sending out confused messages

Despite the ability to pull off impressive victories, England have made little overall progress as a Test side in the last two years

26-Jul-2017•George Dobell

'Feels very similar to Australia tour' - du Plessis

South Africa's Test captain draws parallels from the tour of Australia last year where the visitors dominated the series after being pushed against the wall early on

26-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda

Rabada's return further challenge for England's unstable top order

The teams have had a chance to take stock after sharing the honours in the opening two Tests and it's England who arrive at The Oval with most questions to answer

26-Jul-2017•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Wood out, Roland-Jones to make Test debut

Toby Roland-Jones, the Middlesex seamer, will make his Test debut against South Africa at The Oval after Mark Wood was ruled out with the heel soreness he picked up at Trent Bridge

26-Jul-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

'No question about England commitment' - Stokes

Ben Stokes has branded criticism of England's performance in the Trent Bridge Test as "harsh" and "unfair"

25-Jul-2017•George Dobell

Duminy released from squad for rest of series

Duminy had been dropped for the second Test at Trent Bridge after managing only 121 runs in his last eight innings

24-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda

Morkel may put Test cricket first as career winds down

Morne Morkel is savouring every moment back in international career after his serious back injury but believes his career is 'nearly finished'

21-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda

Westley, Malan named in 13-man England squad

Essex's Tom Westley will make his Test debut at No.3 in the third Test against South Africa at The Kia Oval next week, after being named as a direct replacement for Gary Ballance in a 13-man squad

20-Jul-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wood given all clear after scans on heel

Mark Wood has been passed fit for the third Test against South Africa with scans clearing him of injury after he had reported soreness in his left heel

19-Jul-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ballance ruled out of third Test with broken finger

Gary Ballance has been ruled out of the third Investec Test against South Africa at the Kia Oval after fracturing his left index finger.

18-Jul-2017•George Dobell

We were in control from the toss to the last ball - du Plessis

South Africa's returning captain lauded his team's character after they responded to the heavy defeat at Lord's with a crushing victory

17-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda at Trent Bridge

Root shocked by Vaughan condemnation of England's 'lack of respect' for Test cricket

Michael Vaughan, Joe Root's boyhood hero, has branded England's batting "appalling" and suggested it was born from "a lack of respect" for the values of Test cricket.

17-Jul-2017•George Dobell

Ballance faces X-ray after sustaining blow to left index finger

Gary Ballance is to have an X-ray on his left index finger after sustaining a blow on it when batting on the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test

17-Jul-2017•George Dobell

England routed as South Africa surge to series-levelling win

The excellence of South Africa's pace attack turned the Trent Bridge Test into a rout as England were dismissed in only 44.2 overs

17-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Ramprakash calls for patience as England display red-ball shortcomings

The increased prioritisation of T20 cricket might be a contributory factor in England's top-order issues, according to their batting coach, Mark Ramprakash.

16-Jul-2017•George Dobell at Trent Bridge

England on the ropes as they begin long trek towards target of 474

South Africa squeezed the pulp from England's attack in the second Investec Test with a resolution that has set them up for victory at Trent Bridge, and potentially left a few psychological marks

16-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Morris credits du Plessis' captaincy for South Africa revival

Turning a team's mood, mindset and match-day performances around can take months but Faf du Plessis was able to achieve that with his South African side in less than a week

15-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda at Trent Bridge

South Africa take control after Root dismissal sparks collapse

Faf du Plessis had cause to anticipate a satisfying return to the Test captaincy as South Africa took a potentially decisive first-innings lead of 130

15-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

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