"Stokes ODI retirement is England's gain in Test cricket" - Butler
EnglandTest cricket revolution The first cricket continuation of the three-match series againstSouth Africa started at Lord's this morning.
Under Brendon McCallum and Ben Stokes, the new fearless cricketer had a rocky start to life with his brand.Named "Buzzball" after the new coach. – Helped today's host stop corruption after suffering just one win in his 17 tests. England's momentum continues with memorable victories followed by memorable victories this summer, with Proteas at the top of the World Test Championship table. In shape, we are facing another severe test.
England came in just one substitution from the who surprised India last time, with wicket-keeper Ben Fawkes back at in place of Sam Billings. James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Matthew Potts made up the pace attack, and Ollie Robinson, who hadn't played for his country since the Ashes' final game in January,recalled. The wait continued. In-form Yorkshire hitter Harry Brooke will also miss.
Follow the latest scores and continual updates from our fascinating first tests below.
wickets. Stokes 20, c Petersen b Nortje. England 100-5
26 overs: First Pope flashes with a wide one that almost goes at the start of the over and nearly selects Keegan Petersen in the third slip. If you hit the ball with your fingertips, you will compete for 2 points. It was tough, but Petersen might have gotten there had he shifted his weight to the right sooner. At the next ball, Pope thumps Nolce out of his four seconds, which makes it his half-century. With a great knock, Pope proves his one of the best finds of an English summer in his three-year-old.
But Stokes slashed a slip and nearly gave up the wicket, and in the final ball before lunch Norce tied the captain up with a straight ball and found a thick edge for Pietersen to pop out. rice field. Easy this time. Nortje celebrates in style and concludes a wonderful session for tourists.
England 89-4, Pope 45 Stokes 16; N
25 overs: Stokes gets up and hits a drive through extra cover for the 4. Labada's final ball brings in an impressive stop from Kyle Verain behind the stumps.
England 85-4, Pope 45 Stokes 12; } 24 Overs: Nortje is now bowling from Pavilion End and looks a little more comfortable. The Pope kept the game fast for South Africa, hitting the square behind the two. The Pope is approaching his half-century and he must want to be there before lunch.
24 Overs: Nortje is now bowling from Pavilion End and looks a little more comfortable. The Pope kept the game fast for South Africa, hitting the square behind the two. The Pope is approaching his half-century and he must want to be there before lunch.
England 82-4, Pope 43 Stokes 11;
23 overs: Rabada's first ball was very dangerous, running up the hill and almost knocking Pope's off-stamp down. Pope then hits a single before Stokes vs. Labada brings in some fireworks.
England 80-4, Pope 42 Stokes 10;
22 overs: Stokes bunted a strong straight bat that hit the ground for four runs. A further four occurred when Stokes carved a beautiful stroke past the bowlers and the England captain brought the game to an impressive Marco Jansen.
England 71-4, Pope 41 Stokes 2;
21 Overs: Rabada returned to attack before lunch, taking over from Nortje. The Pope picks up a couple that make it through the cover and a luckier single from the Inside Edge.
England 68-4, Pope 38 Stokes 2; South Africa not batting yet
20 overs: Stokes now tries to charge Jansen, but it's a perfect air shot and the ball ricochets over the stumps. It's hard to see how the captain would score here if he went aggressive all day, but we'll see how he settles into the innings.This time Jansen 's radar goes a little crazy, so he and Pope flick to either side.
England 64-4, Pope 37 Stokes 1; Hmm
19 Over: Pope has fun against Nortje. This time short he uppercut the ball he slipped for four. He doesn't want to talk right away, but he looks very comfortable against a threatening attack in tricky conditions. The single brings Stokes into the line of fire and he picks it up before Pope adds two more.
England 56-4, Pope 30 Stokes 0; MM
18 OVER: Marco Jansen is absolutely lethal. He may be famous for his height, but it is the combination of height, bounce, accuracy and most importantly the swing that is causing England so many problems. The ball is flying into Pope who can do nothing but play late and hope. He survives a close lbw call with the thinnest inside edge before punching to the leg side of a single. Stokes, the first left-hander to face Jansen, the England captain pushes it to safety.
England 55-4, Pope 29 Stokes 0; South Africa still not batting
17 overs: Nortje's pace was just fantastic. Ben Stokes comes in and tries to charge the 93 mph bowler.