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James Taylor called up for second Test

James Taylor, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been called up for the second Test against South Africa after Ravi Bopara was ruled out for what the ECB said were 'personal issues'.

29-Jul-2012•Andrew McGlashan

De Villiers wants unchanged Test side

AB de Villiers, South Africa's vice-captain, does not want any changes made to the team's starting XI for the second Test against England

28-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at New Road

Petersen, Duminy miss out as Russell shines

Alviro Petersen and JP Duminy failed to make use of their time in the middle during the South Africans' drawn tour match against Worcestershire

28-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at New Road

Worcestershire make the South Africans work

AB de Villiers struck a 58-ball half-century but was the only one of the South African batsman to show staying power

27-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at New Road

Philander keen to stay on upward curve

Vernon Philander, South Africa's new-ball seamer, has admitted that he would "definitely be a bit concerned" if he was in the same boots as England's attack ahead of the second Test at Headingley next week.

26-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

We didn't play like No. 1 - Anderson

James Anderson has admitted the pressure that comes with defending their No. 1 Test status is something England are still "coming to terms with"

26-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kallis rested for England ODIs

South Africa have rested Jacques Kallis for the ODI series against England, with Dean Elgar taking his place in the squad

25-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africans rise up Test rankings after Oval victory

South Africa's batsmen have surged up the ICC Test rankings and occupy four of the top six spots after their colossal performance in the first Test at The Oval

25-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

We will discuss failings - Bell

England have had an 'honest' discussion about their failings during the first Test against South Africa, but Ian Bell insists the team can still lay claim to the No. 1 Test ranking

24-Jul-2012•Andrew McGlashan

Time for Finn - Boycott

Geoffrey Boycott thinks it is time for Steven Finn to be given a run in the England team and has tipped him to replace Tim Bresnan in the side

24-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kirsten focused on next hurdle

South Africa celebrated their first win at The Oval in 14 attempts without their captain Graeme Smith

23-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Crowds flock to final day

Key moments from the fith day of the 1st Investec Test between England and South Africa at The Oval

23-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda and George Dobell

Bowlers set tone for victory - Smith

Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, praised an "incredible" innings from Hashim Amla and the exemplary performance of his bowlers

23-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

'We can take 20 wickets' - Strauss

England's bowlers took only two South African wickets at The Oval but Andrew Strauss backed them to take ten times as many in the final two Tests

23-Jul-2012•David Hopps

Steyn and Tahir complete innings victory

South Africa, dominant since the start of the second day, secured an innings and 12-run victory at The Oval

23-Jul-2012•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

Smith's creativity brings rewards

When Graeme Smith declared South Africa's first innings he did something South African cricketers are not known for. He got creative

22-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

South Africa surge after Amla's triple hundred

South Africa enjoyed the type of day teams dream of which ended with England staggering on 102 for 4 after being overwhelmed by the insatiable hunger of two batsmen

22-Jul-2012•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

Historic ton the fruit of Smith labours

Graeme Smith believes his side can push for victory after battling through a difficult spell to post an 'emotional' hundred in his 100th Test

21-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Amla and Smith produce epic hundreds

Graeme Smith wrote himself another place in the history books with a century in his 100th Test and Hashim Amla batted throughout the third day

21-Jul-2012•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

South Africa consolidate after bowlers fight back

This is what a contest for the No. 1 ranking should be like; intense, gripping and fluctuating

20-Jul-2012•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

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