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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

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

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

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Ollie Pope’s half-century helps leaders Surrey edge ahead of Warwickshire

Conor McKerr and Jamie Overton also contributed valuable lower-order runs

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope returns for Surrey ahead of Blast quarter-final but Yorkshire without Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow

Ollie Pope goes straight from England’s Test team into Surrey’s squad for tonight’s Vitality Blast quarter-final against Yorkshire at the Kia Oval, for which both teams are significantly understrength.

Evening Standard

Jasprit Bumrah: Keeping calm under pressure and giving Indian cricket new option

NEW DELHI: Behind those sunglasses, Brendon McCullum gave away very little, but it wasn't difficult to read his facial expression once Alex Lees was run-out after a horrible mix-up with Joe Root.

The Times of India

India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah bosses England with bat and ball on stop-start Day 2

Test cricket in this English summer seems to have gone bonkers. Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah, known more for his penetrative seam bowling, smashed the batting record owned by a certain Brian Charles Lara of hitting the most runs in an over. Lara had carted South African left-arm-spinner Robin Peterson for…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s blaze with bat and brilliance with ball put India in charge

Jasprit Bumrah scored a record 35 off an over before taking three wickets to put India in charge of the fifth Test at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad over costs a Test record 35 runs as India take charge at Edgbaston

The tourists reduced England to 60 for three having made 416 in their first innings.

The Independent UK

England’s Ollie Pope to field wearing Sky camera against India in world-first for Test cricket

Sky Sports will launch an innovation in their cricket coverage in this week’s Test against India, with England’s Ollie Pope wearing a camera on his helmet while fielding at short leg.

Evening Standard

5 major takeaways as England's new era under Brendon McCullum begins with a bang

Brendon McCullum has made an immediate impact since becoming England Test coach, with 'Bazball' resulting in a 3-0 whitewash over World Test Champions New Zealand

Daily Mirror

England vs New Zealand series ratings: Bairstow and Root majestic as Potts shines but Crawley form a concern

England made a superb start to the Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes era as they secured a 3-0 series clean sweep over reigning World Test Champions New Zealand.

Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand third Test ratings: A perfect 10 for Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root made light work of New Zealand on day five to ensure a 3-0 series victory.

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root lead England to whitewash victory over New Zealand

England needed just 15.2 overs to win.

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow lead England to thrilling 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand

England completed a seven wicket win over New Zealand in the third and final Test of the series at Headingley, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow guiding them to victory

The Independent UK

Relentless England ease to series whitewash over New Zealand

England beat New Zealand by seven wickets at Headingley as Ollie Pope, Joe Root and the irrepressible Jonny Bairstow all scored heavily

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley is backed by England but has one Test to save his spot

Morning rain delayed England’s charge for an improbable, exhilarating 3-0 series win. But whether they secured the 113 runs required to win this Test or not, the overwhelming expectation was that — barring late injuries or a change of heart — they would instantly name an unchanged squad for Friday’s…

The Independent UK

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Brawl breaks out in Headingley crowd during final Test between England and New Zealand

Joe Root and Ollie Pope weren't the only ones fighting hard in the evening session at Headingley on Sunday, with a brawl also breaking out between fans in the stands

The Independent UK

Jack Leach enjoying life in ‘extremely positive’ England set-up

Leach’s first 10-wicket Test match haul and half-centuries from Ollie Pope and Joe Root have left England on course for a 3-0 series win

The Guardian - UK

England step up the chase to close on series sweep against New Zealand

Ollie Pope and Joe Root took charge on the fourth afternoon to put the hosts in sight of 3-0 series win

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Jack Leach and Matt Potts impress with England closing in on victory

England are closing on a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand, with Ben Stokes' side needing 113 runs to win the final Test at Headingley with eight wickets in hand

The Independent UK

England on course for New Zealand series whitewash after Jack Leach career-best figures

Day 4 - New Zealand 329 & 326; England 360 and 183-2 – 113 more to win: Spinner Leach took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time- before England motored towards victory at Headingley

Evening Standard

Joe Root and Ollie Pope strike sublime partnership with England on course for famous New Zealand series win

This series has been a modern classic, which is a little odd, because all three games have shared plenty of characteristics.

Daily Mirror

England eye NZ whitewash as Ollie Pope and Joe Root star after Jack Leach heroics

England need 113 runs to win the third and final Test against New Zealand, with Ollie Pope and Joe Root still at the crease and eight wickets in hand

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