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5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

Daily Mirror

England run through South Africa top order at Old Trafford

The tourists were reduced to 108 for eight before a fightback of sorts from tail-enders Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

The Independent UK

Pace bowlers give England early control of second Test against South Africa

The tourists were on the back foot after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

The Independent UK

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England vs South Africa: Simon Harmer gets surprise chance as four-man seam attack ditched

South Africa sprung a surprise by bringing Essex spinner Simon Harmer into their XI to face England here at Old Trafford, then opting to bat first under leaden skies.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes fixed on beating South Africa by setting benchmark with bat

The Test captain is unwilling to change his aggressive approach and wants to lead by example in second Test at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Dean Elgar has no intention of letting Ollie Robinson ‘intimidate’ South Africa

England captain Ben Stokes confirmed Robinson’s recall to the side during his post-match press conference.

The Independent UK

England can hit back against South Africa by exposing batting frailty

Innings defeat for Ben Stokes’s side in the first Test could be turned around if his bowlers raise their game at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

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As South Africa’s Test fortunes wax, interest in five-day format wanes

Dean Elgar’s side may be the world’s best but they’re losing the battle back home to preserve the longest form of cricket

The Guardian - UK

SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Hindu

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s as rain stops play

Follow live coverage as England’s ‘Bazball’ revolution continues with the first Test of the series at Lord’s

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa live stream: How to watch first Test match at Lord’s online

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

The Independent UK

Is England vs South Africa on TV today? Start time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Test of the series

The Independent UK

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

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

"Bazball"—a reference to McCullum's nickname—has revitalised England's red-ball fortunes

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The Guardian - UK

England’s ‘Bazball’ approach has got in South Africa’s heads, claims Ben Stokes

‘The South African team keep saying they’re not interested but then also keep talking about it,’ said Ben Stokes on England’s attacking style before the first Test at Lord’s

The Independent UK

South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’, Dean Elgar warns

The Proteas skipper also insisted nothing should be read into their heavy defeat to England Lions last week

Daily Mirror

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"

Evening Standard

South Africa vow to conquer ‘Bazball’ but Ben Stokes calm over clash of styles as England prepare for Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has reiterated his belief that England’s style of play – dubbed ‘Bazball’ – could leave them “not looking very good”, after his counterpart Ben Stokes vowed to leave the talking to their opponents.

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes happy to see South Africa ‘keep talking’ about England’s new approach

The two teams meet in the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect

There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference.

Daily Mirror

Sam Billings aims "stupid" dig at South Africa captain Dean Elgar over 'Bazball' jibe

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has dismissed England's new positive and aggressive brand of cricket ahead of their three-match Test series, stating he would "like to see them do it against our seamers"

The Independent UK

South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Dean Elgar: ‘England’s style can go two ways. It can go south quickly’

South Africa captain looks forward to the upcoming Test series and is undaunted by the prospect of Bazball

Evening Standard

Leaner Ollie Robinson makes case for England Test team as Craig Overton also impresses in England Lions match

Watching the Lions take on the tourists at Canterbury, England coach Brendon McCullum was treated to impressive performances from the returning Ollie Robinson and Craig Overton, who is also in the squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Sam Billings aiming to use England Lions game to push for Test recall

The wicketkeeper will captain the side for the tour match against South Africa

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