England end day one on 260-6
Highlights of day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford between the Proteas and England.
Proteas need to handle day two pressure
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.
Honours even on day one
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.
Proteas make inroads as Root digs in
Morne Morkel struck right on the stroke of tea to hand the Proteas the advantage, with England on 147-4 on day one at Old Trafford.
Olivier gets Jennings in slow session
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.
Morris, Philander out as Proteas bowl
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.
STATS: Proteas at Old Trafford
The Proteas take on England in the series-decider at Old Trafford, and we take a look at the stats ahead of the fourth and final Test starting on Friday.
‘Drawing a series is not a negative’
Faf du Plessis says England are a good team at home and that a series draw against them will be important as they aim to maintain their ‘proud away record.’
Kuhn or Markram?
Heino Kuhn or Aiden Markram? SACricketmag.com managing editor Tom Sizeland discusses the selection debate.
All eyes on Faf
Faf du Plessis has to deliver as a batsman and tactician in South Africa’s must-win Test at Old Trafford.
Philander puts ‘tough’ week behind him
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.
Finding reliable opener a priority – Smith
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.
Jennings holds on to England spot
Keaton Jennings has kept his place in the England squad, while Steven Finn has been called up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Is it time to give Markram a go?
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.
Boycott gets pranked on Test Match Special
The BBC’s Test Match Special use the South African government to play a prank on former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott.
