Normally, when a side has been asked to bowl first and has the opposition six wickets down by stumps with only 260 runs on the board, you’d think the bowling side has won the day, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)
Despite fifties from Joe Root and Ben Stokes, the bowlers put in excellent shifts to keep England to 260-6 on day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. (more…)
Duanne Olivier saw off Keaton Jennings for 17, before Alastair Cook and Tom Westley got England to 67-1 by lunch on day one at Old Trafford. (more…)
England have won the toss and have opted to bat first, as Duanne Olivier and Theunis de Bruyn come in for the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford. (more…)
Your essential guide to the fourth Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Old Trafford on Friday. (more…)
SACricketmag.com takes a look at the past five times South Africa have gone into the last Test looking to draw the series. (more…)
Faf du Plessis has to deliver as a batsman and tactician in South Africa’s must-win Test at Old Trafford, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Vernon Philander is fully fit after recovering from his viral infection, as he looks to help the Proteas draw the series 2-2 at Old Trafford. (more…)
Graeme Smith has praised the battling spirit of Dean Elgar, but has warned against handing Aiden Markram a debut in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. (more…)
It will be harsh on Heino Kuhn, but the fourth Test at Old Trafford could be a great opportunity to hand Aiden Markram a Test debut at the top of the order. (more…)