HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

‘I tried to rev it up a bit’: Nortje says slow start spurred him on against England

Anrich Nortje has said he wasn’t happy with the start of his performance against England in the first Test, despite inspiring South Africa to victory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

Anrich Nortje admits he may get his own back on England with short balls at Old Trafford

The fast bowler took three wickets in 10 deliveries to help wrap up the first Test in three days.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Ben Stokes says England are ‘aligned’ despite heavy defeat to South Africa

The captain is keen to look forward ahead of Thursday’s second Test

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Sensational South Africa dismantle ‘Bazball’ as England fall to first defeat of Ben Stokes’ reign

England suffered their first victory under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, as South Africa’s sensational attack carried them to a romping innings win at Lord’s.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022

Ollie Pope shows why England captain Ben Stokes has put so much faith in him

Test series between England and South Africa are endangered beasts. There is just one, three matches in length, on the Future Tours Programme between now and the end of 2027. Just 32 overs here at Lord’s yesterday was enough to remind us what a pity that is.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

England v South Africa: first Test, day two – as it happened

South Africa finish the day with a lead of 124 despite Ben Stokes firing up a late-afternoon fightback.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

South Africa's Dean Elgar fires 'Bazball' warning to England again as mind games ramp up

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has had a lot to say about England's new approach to Test cricket and is confident his side have the resources to "slow down their batting"

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022