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6 legends that could follow Roger Federer into retirement as Swiss icon hangs up racket

Roger Federer has joined Serena Williams in saying their final farewells, many sporting icons are reaching the age where they are deciding whether to do the same or carry on

Daily Mirror

England ‘frustrated’ to be held up by bad light, says Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad said England were frustrated to be forced off by bad light with 33 runs needed to beat South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes makes himself the point of difference against South Africa

All-rounder seems to play close to his pain threshold but late wickets of Jansen and Rabada turn Test England’s way

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Zak Crawley guides England to verge of series win against South Africa

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees put on an unbeaten opening partnership of 97 but bad light stopped play at end of day four with England needing 33 to win

The Guardian - UK

England on the verge of series victory despite bad light halting Zak Crawley’s charge

This series has happened in a hurry – and the decider has been no different. There were 17 wickets on the third day, when play finally began, and 13 more on the fourth.

Evening Standard

Robinson skittles South Africa before Pope gives England narrow advantage

Ollie Robinson’s five-wicket haul helped England dismiss South Africa for 118 but despite Ollie Pope’s impressive 67, the tourists fought back

The Guardian - UK

England’s ageless pace pair key to ending memorable summer in style

South Africa likely revert to their four-man pace attack while Harry Brook makes his England debut in the deciding Test

The Guardian - UK

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Zimbabwe’s upset win should spur England to be good global citizens

Demise of the Super League has left smaller countries abandoned and without fixtures against the big guns

The Guardian - UK

Elgar’s lament: how Anderson’s genius encapsulates cricket’s aural joy

The soundscape of cricket – from the uprooting of stumps to a crack through the covers – is essential to its pivotal moments

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson becomes a ‘gym freak’ on his road to England redemption

The pace bowler is stronger, fitter and says there is more to come after his five wickets against South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson reveals ‘mindset change’ inspired fitness overhaul ahead of England recall

Positives abound for England in the wake of their series-levelling win against South Africa at Old Trafford: a baby step for the struggling Zak Crawley; a second Test ton for Ben Foakes; and Ben Stokes’ first outstanding all-round performance as captain.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes praises England’s ‘amazing team performance’ against South Africa

The captain hailed his side’s bouncebackability after England thrashed South Africa by an innings in less than three days in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Ben Stokes stars in brilliant England win over South Africa

England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in second Test at Old Trafford to level the series ahead of a decider at the Oval

Daily Mirror

England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

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James Anderson breaks another record as England seamer continues to star at 40

James Anderson has broken another record previously held by Australia legend Glenn McGrath in the second Test between England and South Africa

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control

By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode.

The Guardian - UK

Anderson hails ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Crawley for frustrating South Africa

Jimmy Anderson praised Zak Crawley, whose England form has been criticised, after the opener’s unbeaten 17 helped put his side in charge of the second Test

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson criticise ‘rubbish’ Dukes ball as issues drag on

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson complained that the Dukes ball used on the first day of the Second Test against South Africa was the worst England have used this summer, despite the ball dominating the bat.

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Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa

The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

The Guardian - 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

Jimmy Anderson feels fresh at 40 and ready to lead attack against South Africa

England seamer has said only Stuart Broad can match him and still be bowling in Tests at the age of 40 as franchise cricket is increasingly appealing for young quicks

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