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Cook hundred gives England control

Through Alastair Cook's 20th Test hundred, a chanceless innings, it was England who ended the opening day in control on a healthy 267 for 3

19-Jul-2012•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

Let the battle for No. 1 commence

Preview of the first Test of the series between England and South Africa at The Oval

18-Jul-2012•The Preview by Alan Gardner

A Test series that cricket needs

The Test series between England and South Africa features six of the world's top 10 Test bowlers and eight of the top 17 Test batsmen

18-Jul-2012•George Dobell at The Oval

Onions doubtful for first Test

Graham Onions' chances of playing in the first Test against South Africa were receded further when he was unable to train on Wednesday at the Oval because of a hamstring strain.

18-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

SA our toughest challenge - Anderson

South Africa represent the toughest test of England's credentials as the No. 1 ranked Test side, according to James Anderson

17-Jul-2012•George Dobell at The Oval

From breakdowns to brainwashing

AB de Villiers describes in Alison's Tea Break how he came through what he calls his "breakdown" when he was on the cusp of losing his place in the South Africa side.

16-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africa eager for battle to commence

South Africa left Canterbury on Sunday at the end of the second warm-up match of their England tour eager for the real thing which will start on Thursday at The Oval

15-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

Kent openers dish out punishment

The South African bowlers were unable to take a wicket on their final outing ahead of the first Test against England at The Oval next week

15-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

Bopara and Onions in England squad

Ravi Bopara is back in the England Test side for the first match against South Africa at The Oval next week after being included in a 13-man squad

15-Jul-2012•Andrew McGlashan

SA at ease despite short build-up

South Africa's batting line-up will have the equivalent of little more than two days of cricket before the first Test at The Oval next week

14-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

Bopara's wait is almost over

Ravi Bopara's return to England's Test team will be confirmed on Sunday when he is slotted in for the No. 6 role against South Africa

14-Jul-2012•Andrew McGlashan

England given Test ranking boost

England's gap at the top of the ICC Test rankings has increased after the annual update of the table

14-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africa's batsmen lose valuable time

The South African batsmen only faced 22 overs on the second day of their tour match against Kent, as wet weather caused an early end to play

14-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

'It doesn't need to be pretty' - Steyn

Dale Steyn has admitted to a win-at-all-costs attitude on the tour of England, knowing that victory will end years of being second-best and give South Africa the No. 1 Test ranking.

13-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

Injured de Lange out of England tour

Marchant de Lange has become the second South Africa player to withdraw from the Test series against England through injury

13-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

Tahir's SA best rounds up Kent

The South Africans took six wickets for 64 runs after tea to dismiss Kent for 210 at Canterbury. Imran Tahir cleaned up the tail to record his best figures for his adoptive country.

13-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Canterbury

De Villiers ready for Boucher role

AB de Villiers says he is "looking forward to the challenge" of combining his role as a batsman with succeeding Mark Boucher, as expected, as South Africa's Test wicketkeeper.

12-Jul-2012•Alan Gardner

McKenzie praises 'Guinness' Boucher

Neil McKenzie played a lot alongside Mark Boucher for South Africa and as rain prevented action against Yorkshire he spoke about his former team-mate

11-Jul-2012•Ivo Tennant at West End

Petersen set to test injury against Kent

Alviro Petersen will play in South Africa's second match of their tour to England against Kent

11-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

Boucher thanked for his service

Jacques Faul, CSA's acting chief executive, has paid tribute to Mark Boucher's "wonderful contribution" to the South Africa team

11-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

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