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  2nd Test: Stokes becomes first English player in 142 years to take 5 catches in an innings

  Cricket | January 05, 2020 15:26 IST

  Stokes took all his five catches at second slip to become the 12th player — not including wicketkeepers — to take five. Australia's Steve Smith was the last player to do it in test cricket. His five catches also came at the Cape Town ground in 2018.

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  Cape Town Test: England ride bowlers' effort to reduce South Africa to 215/8 on day 2

  Cricket | January 04, 2020 22:23 IST

  The hosts were reeling at 40/3 at one stage however, it was Elgar and der Dussen who played some sensible cricket in the middle and forged a 117-run partnership for the fifth wicket to repair the damage.

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  2nd Test: Ollie Pope guides England to 262/9 at stumps on Day 1 against South Africa

  Cricket | January 03, 2020 22:22 IST

  Ollie Pope waged a lone battle as the South Africa ran through the England batting order on day one of the second Test.

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  Temba Bavuma asked to return to domestic cricket to regain form

  Cricket | January 02, 2020 23:30 IST

  South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis confirmed that Rassie van der Dussen will be given an extended run in the middle order for the Proteas.

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  South Africa vs England: New year but problems remain with Joe Root's England

  Cricket | January 02, 2020 22:30 IST

  England have been plagued by injuries and flu in South Africa and the situation has worsened with opening batsman Rory Burns picking up an injury during practice.

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  We've just won a Test, a lot still needs to happen: Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | January 02, 2020 22:09 IST

  South Africa registered a 107-run victory in the first Test against England, which also ended their run of five successive Test defeats.

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  Jos Buttler critical of himself ahead of second South Africa Test

  Cricket | January 02, 2020 18:49 IST

  Jos Buttler also said he is looking at South Africa wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock for inspiration.

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  South Africa vs England: Jofra Archer doubtful for Cape Town Test owing to sore elbow

  Cricket | January 01, 2020 19:07 IST

  Archer bowled only six balls during training on Wednesday in Cape Town before the elbow acted up, raising concerns as to whether he can recover in time for the second Test which will start on Friday.

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  England must drop Anderson or Broad to win 2nd Test vs South Africa: Pietersen

  Cricket | January 01, 2020 18:56 IST

  On Tuesday, England coach Chris Silverwood hinted that either Anderson or Broad might be dropped for the second rubber to make room for a spinner.

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  England could drop either of Anderson or Broad for second South Africa Test

  Cricket | December 31, 2019 13:01 IST

  James Anderson recently recovered from an injury and played his 150th Test match in Centurion against South Africa, which England lost by 107 runs.

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  1st Test: Rory Burns' fighting half-century give England hope against South Africa

  Cricket | December 28, 2019 22:52 IST

  The tourists still need 255 more runs to win but have one of the most improbable come-from-behind wins in test history - from the Ashes series earlier this year - fresh in their memory.

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  Illness hits England again with keeper Jos Buttler now sick

  Cricket | December 28, 2019 15:20 IST

  Buttler couldn't take the gloves at the start of Day 3 of the first test on Saturday and Jonny Bairstow stood in. Bairstow is also a specialist keeper and has kept wicket in tests before.

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  South Africa vs England: Aiden Markram ruled out for at least 6 weeks due to fracture

  Cricket | December 28, 2019 13:45 IST

  Cricket South Africa said that the injury took place during Day 2 of the ongoing Test against England and will require surgery which will keep him away from the game for at least six weeks.

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  England shades opening day of series with South Africa 277-9

  Cricket | December 26, 2019 23:07 IST

  Stuart Broad, Anderson's long-time pace partner, and newcomer Sam Curran followed up as South Africa struggled to 111-5 soon after lunch before recovering.

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  South Africa vs England: James Anderson claims wicket on first ball in landmark 150th Test

  Cricket | December 26, 2019 14:55 IST

  James Anderson, 37, made a terrific comeback as he scalped Dean Elgar with the very first ball he bowled.

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  England replacements determined to prove a point: Joe Root

  Cricket | December 25, 2019 15:14 IST

  Fast bowlers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes and spinner Jack Leach have all contracted a flu-like illness which is spreading in the team.

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  James Anderson set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh in elite list

  Cricket | December 25, 2019 8:58 IST

  James Anderson is likely to return to the side for the first Test of the four-match series against South Africa, starting on Boxing Day at Centurion.

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  Widespread illness sees England call Dominic Bess, Craig Overton to South Africa

  Cricket | December 20, 2019 15:40 IST

  In an official media release, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that due to widespread illness in the England camp, it has been agreed that the match against South Africa 'A' starting at Willowmoore Park on Friday

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  South Africa name six uncapped players for England Tests

  Cricket | December 16, 2019 22:27 IST

  While Malan and Second are uncapped at the international level, Dane Paterson, Rassie van der Dussen, Beuran Hendricks and Dwaine Pretorius, who are all yet to make their Test debuts, have played white-ball cricket for South Africa.

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  Lungi Ngidi ruled out of 1st Test against England

  Cricket | December 16, 2019 16:10 IST

  Ngidi has been diagnosed with a "significant Grade 1 hamstring muscle tear", which he picked up during warm-ups ahead of the Mzansi Super League play-offs, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Sunday.