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Bayliss remains unconvinced of need for eight batsmen

Bayliss remains unconvinced of need for eight batsmen

Steven Finn has replaced the injured Mark Wood in England's squad for the final Test against South Africa while Liam Dawson remains in the frame

31-Jul-2017•George Dobell at The Oval

'You have to take the blows' - Elgar

'You have to take the blows' - Elgar

Dean Elgar said he enjoyed the challenge of being under attack and playing in front of a hostile crowd after his hundred in defeat at The Oval

31-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Moeen hat-trick seals crushing England win

Moeen hat-trick seals crushing England win

The 100th Test match at The Oval concluded with a wonderful piece of theatre when Moeen Ali completed England's victory in the third Test against South Africa with a hat-trick

31-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Elgar shows resolves as England eye series lead

Elgar shows resolves as England eye series lead

Dean Elgar's unbeaten 72 helped lift South Africa from 52 for 4 but they had plenty of work to do to save the game on the final day after England set them 492 or four sessions to bat

30-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Jennings digs in as England take a grip

Jennings digs in as England take a grip

As rain put a dampener on The Oval's 100th Test celebrations, one England batsman was concerned not with marking the past but protecting his future

29-Jul-2017•The Report by David Hopps

Philander to remain in hospital overnight

Philander to remain in hospital overnight

Philander was only able to bowl five overs on the second day at The Oval and was later sent for tests which revealed a possible viral infection

28-Jul-2017•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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