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South Africa tour of England 2017

Eoin Morgan scored a fine century in the first ODI against South Africa

Cricket World Player of the Week - Eoin Morgan

For his performances in the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa and leading his team to a series victory, England skipper Eoin Morgan is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Kagiso Rabada had an excellent final ODI against England

Kagiso Rabada rises to pole position in ICC Rankings

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada will head into the ICC Champions Trophy as the number one ranked bowler following his performance in the third One-Day International against England at Lord's.

James Anderson is the leading wicket taker at Trent Bridge

England v South Africa, Second Test - Statistical Preview

As England and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday, we take a look at few of key statistics leading to the encounter.

Dale Steyn suffered the shoulder injury in Australia in November last year

Dale Steyn to miss Test series against England

South Africa speedster Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against England after failing to make sufficient progress in his recovery from a fractured shoulder.

Dawid Malan is likely to make his England debut

Test of character for both England and South Africa in series decider - Match Preview

England and South Africa will face each other one final time in the Twenty20 International series at Sophia Gardens on Sunday with the winner taking it all.

Stuart Broad is currently recovering from a heel injury

Stuart Broad hopeful of featuring in first Test against South Africa

England pace bowler Stuart Broad is desperately hoping to be fit in time for the first Test against South Africa that kicks-off at Lord's on 6th July.

Eoin Morgan (left) and AB de Villiers posing with the trophy

Can South Africa overcome England firepower? - Second T20I Preview

South Africa will desperately need a win when they face England in the second Twenty20 International in Taunton on Friday to keep their hope of winning the series alive.

Faf du Plessis will take over the reins for the second Test at Trent Bridge

Can Faf du Plessis inspire South Africa to bounce back? - Second Test preview

South Africa will be desperate to bounce back from their defeat at Lord's when they face England in the second Test that kicks-off at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Alastair Cook in action on day one at The Oval

Cook rescues England on rain hit day one at The Oval

Alastair Cook scored a determined unbeaten 82 run knock as England recovered to 171 for four at stumps on rain hit day one of the third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Tom Westley celebrating his century for England Lions in tour game in Worcester

Tom Westley scores an unbeaten century in drawn tour game

Tom Wesley scored an unbeaten century for England Lions as the tour game against South Africa ended in a draw after the hosts declared their first innings at 266 for four in Worcester on the final day.

Gary Ballance averages over 100 in the ongoing season of County Championship

Gary Ballance to lead England Lions against South Africa

Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance's chances of reclaiming the Test spot has received a huge boost after he was named as the captain of England Lions team for the upcoming tour game against South Africa.

Moeen Ali (left) and Stuart Broad with Sky Ocean Rescue campaign

Kennington Oval form partnership with Sky Ocean Rescue to reduce use of plastic

As the Kennington Oval is about to make history on Thursday when England and South Africa face each other in the third Test, efforts are being made to make the venue plastic free.

Gary Ballance has forced his way back into the Test squad

Ballance recalled for first Test against South Africa

England have announced a 12-man squad for the upcoming first Test against South Africa that begins on 6th July at Lord's.

Keaton Jennings had a tough series with the bat

England top order has 'worst ever' batsmen to play Test cricket - Damien Fleming

Former Australia pace bowler Damien Fleming has slammed the England top-order and believes they will have a tough time in Australia in the Ashes series scheduled later this year.

Joe Root had a successful series as captain

England rise to third position in ICC Test Rankings

England have overtaken their Ashes rival Australia to the third position in the International Cricket Council Test Rankings following their 3-1 series victory over South Africa.

Ottis Gibson is currently the bowling coach of England team

ECB reveals no approach made by South Africa on Ottis Gibson

England and Wales Cricket Board has denied any approach made by their counterparts Cricket South Africa on appointing former West Indies pace bowler as their new head coach.

Dawid Malan has been in tremendous form for England Lions

England include five uncapped players for T20 series against South Africa

England have included as many as five uncapped players in the squad for the three-match Twenty20 International series against South Africa that begins later this month.

Gary Ballance could return for the fourth and final Test

Gary Ballance to miss third Test against South Africa at The Oval

England middle-order batsman Gary Ballance will miss the third Test against South Africa at The Oval after sustaining a fractured finger.

South Africa's Dean Elgar (L) and England's Joe Root pose with trophies

England v South Africa, First Test - Statistical Preview

As the first Test between England and South Africa is about to get underway on Thursday at Lord's, we take a look at few of the key statistics ahead of the encounter.

Toby Roland-Jones is set to make his debut for England at The Oval

Teams eye unassailable lead at The Oval - Third Test Preview

As the series is poised at 1-1, England and South Africa will lock horns with each in the third Test that kicks-off on Thursday at The Oval.

Andile Phehlukwayo was impressive in the limited overs series against England

Kuhn, Markram in South Africa Test squad for England series

South Africa have included three uncapped players in the squad to take on England in the upcoming Test series that will be played between 6th July and 8th August.

Joe Root in a press conference ahead of the first Test at Lord's.

Focus on Root, Elgar as Test series kicks-off - Preview

After a long limited overs season, the attention now turns to the longer format with England and South Africa locking horns with each other at Lord's from Thursday.

Eoin Morgan celebrating his century in the first ODI against South Africa in Headingley

Morgan, Moeen lead England to convincing win

Eoin Morgan scored a blistering century while Moeen Ali notched up a quick 77 and picked two wickets as England claimed a 1-0 lead in the series following their 72-run victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa in Headingley.

Vernon Philander (left) bowled just five overs on day two

Vernon Philander hospitalised with suspected viral infection

South Africa speedster Vernon Philander was taken to a London hospital on Friday with a suspected viral infection during the second day's play in the third Test at The Oval.

Stuart Broad (right) celebrating the wicket of JP Duminy

Broad, Ali dent South Africa on day two

Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad struck two times apiece as England managed to restrict South Africa to 214 for five after posting 458 in their first innings on day two of the first Test at Lord's.

Ben Stokes celebrating his century in the third Test against South Africa

Ashwin rises to second, Stokes makes a rise in ICC Tests rankings

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has climbed to his career best position in the International Cricket Council Rankings for batsmen and bowlers after his fine performance in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Tom Westley will bat at number three in the third game at Kennington Oval

Malan included in England squad, Westley to make debut at The Oval

Essex batsman Tom Westley is all set to make his England debut after he was named in the squad for the third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Ben Stokes top scored for England with a score of 58

Rabada's late strike give South Africa edge on day one

Duanne Olivier and Kagiso Rabada picked two wickets apiece as South Africa restricted England to 260 for six at stumps on day one of the final Test at Old Trafford.

As the third Test between England and South Africa set to begin at Kennington Oval on Thursday, here are few of key statistics leading to the encounte

Third Test, England v South Africa - Statistical Preview

As the third Test between England and South Africa set to begin at Kennington Oval on Thursday, here are few of key statistics leading to the encounter.

AB de Villiers will be captaining the team for T20I series in England

AB de Villiers named South Africa captain for T20I series against England

South Africa selectors have backed their ace batsman AB de Villiers to lead the team in the upcoming Twenty20 International series against England.

Joe Root is on the verge of reaching another milestone

Fourth Test, England v South Africa - Statistical Preview

England and South Africa will face each other one final time in this season in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday with the series poised at 2-1 in favour of hosts. Let us take a look at few of the key statistics ahead of the encounter.

England's Moeen Ali celebrates after the match

Moeen picks hat-trick as England take 2-1 lead against South Africa

Toby Roland-Jones picked a eight wicket haul on debut while Moeen Ali snared four wickets in the second innings that included a hat-trick as England successfully overcame stern resistance from Dean Elgar to win the third Test at The Oval by 239 runs and thereby claiming a 2-1 lead in the series.

Joe Root and teammates celebrate winning the test series

Moeen Ali picks five wickets as England complete 3-1 series win

Moeen Ali picked a five wicket haul as England managed to dismiss South Africa for 202 runs in the final innings on day four and completed a 177 run victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, thereby winning the series 3-1.

AB de Villiers has pulled out of the Test series against England as well

AB de Villiers to decide on his future in August

South Africa captain AB de Villiers stated that he will decide on his future in August after having a discussion with Cricket South Africa.

England's Moeen Ali walks off at the end of the match

Moeen Ali picks 10 as England complete 211-run win over South Africa at Lord's

Moeen Ali became the first England spinner to pick a 10-wicket haul at Lord's since 1974 as the hosts completed a 211 run victory over South Africa after dismissing them for 119 runs in the final innings of the first Test at Lord's.

Kagiso Rabada celebrating the wicket of Ben Stokes on day one

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada suspended for second Test

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has been handed a one match suspension after he was proven guilty of using "inappropriate language" during the first innings of the ongoing Test against England.

Joe Root reacts at the end of the first day's play

Joe Root marathon knock of 184 revives England hopes

Joe Root had a memorable debut to his captaincy as he amassed an unbeaten 184 run knock to help England post 357 for five at stumps on day one of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Toby Roland-Jones celebrating the wicket of Heino Kuhn on day two

Toby Roland-Jones shines on debut as South Africa struggle at 126/8

After Ben Stokes scored a brilliant century, Toby Roland-Jones sparkled on his debut game with a four-wicket haul as England restricted South Africa to 126 for eight at stumps on day two thereby maintaining a lead of 227 runs in the first innings in the third Test at The Oval.

Moeen Ali (left) picked 10 wickets in the first Test at Lord's

Moeen goes past Stokes in ICC rankings for all-rounders

England's Moeen Ali has surpassed his team-mate Ben Stokes in the International Cricket Council rankings for all-rounders following his 10-wicket haul in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Alastair Cook celebrating his half-century on day three at Lord's

England stretch lead to 216 runs after Alastair Cook half-century

Alastair Cook's determined half-century helped England post 119 for one at stumps on day three, thereby stretching their lead to 216 runs on day three of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

Moeen Ali (centre) celebrating his century on day three at Old Trafford

Quick Moeen fifty stretch England's lead to 360 runs

Moeen Ali scored a blistering unbeaten half-century as England managed to reach 224 for eight, thereby taking their lead to 360 runs before rain brought a premature end to the third day in the fourth Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

South Africa players celebrating the win

Morris help South Africa level series in Taunton

Chris Morris bowled a brilliant spell picking two wickets and conceding just 18 runs in four overs as South Africa made a strong comeback to edge out England by three runs in the second Twenty20 International in Taunton to level the series 1-1.

Joe Root had a successful first Test as captain

England name unchanged squad for second Test

England have retained the 12-man squad for the second Test against South Africa to be played in Nottingham between 14th and 18th July.

Faf du Plessis is expected to arrive in England later this week

Faf du Plessis to miss first Test against England at Lord's

Cricket South Africa on Monday has confirmed that skipper Faf du Plessis will miss the upcoming first Test against England at Lord's to remain with his wife following the difficult birth of their first child.

Dean Elgar speaking to press ahead of the tour game in Worcester

Dean Elgar looking forward for captaincy responsibility

South Africa opening batsman Dean Elgar is excited to lead his team in the upcoming three-day tour game against England Lions that kicks-off on Thursday at County Ground in Worcester.

James Anderson went on to claim 300 wickets at home

Late Philander half-century take South Africa to 309/6 on day one

Riding on half centuries from Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander, South Africa went on to post 309 for six at stumps on day one of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Quinton de Kock (right) slammed a brilliant century

Quinton de Kock slams century as South Africa complete 66-run win in tour game

Quinton de Kock carried on his fine form with a blistering century while Wayne Parnell and JP Duminy slammed fifties as South Africa completed a 66-run victory while defending 289 runs against Sussex in a rain shortened tour game in Hove.

Toby Roland-Jones (left) completed a five-wicket haul on debut

Wet weather at The Oval gives South Africa some respite

Toby Roland-Jones capped off a fantastic five-wicket haul on his debut game as England dismissed South Africa for 175 runs in their first innings and stretched the lead to 252 runs with nine wickets in hand before rain played spoilsport washing out almost 59 overs of play on day three of the third Test at The Oval.

Mason Crane in action during nets ahead of the game

Teams look to get over from Champions Trophy disappointment - England v South Africa - Preview

With the Champions Trophy coming to a conclusion, both England and South Africa will lock horns in a three match Twenty20 International series that kicks-off on Wednesday.

Dean Elgar (left) and Hashim Amla (right) walking off at the end of day two

South Africa bounce back to stretch lead to 205 runs on day two

After South Africa came up with a clinical bowling performance to bowl out England for 205 runs, Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla played responsible knocks to stretch the lead to 205 runs with nine wickets in hand at stumps on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Vernon Philander in a press conference on Wednesday

Vernon Philander confirms recovery from viral infection

South Africa speedster Vernon Philander has confirmed recovery from a viral infection that limited his participation in the third Test against England at The Oval.

Ben Stokes celebrating the wicket of Faf du Plessis on day four

Elgar, Bavuma lead South Africa fightback but England favourites on final day

After South Africa were set a target of 492 runs in the final innings, England struck early to reduce Proteas to 117 runs for four wickets at stumps on day four of the third Test at Kennington Oval.

Kevin Pietersen scored a fifty on his first outing in the Natwest T20 Blast this season

Pietersen blames England's top-order for Trent Bridge defeat

Former skipper Kevin Pietersen has pointed out at poor team selection as the reason behind England's 340-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Trent Bridge that allowed the Proteas to level the series 1-1.

England selectors have recalled Middlesex seamer Steven Finn as a replacement for injured Mark Wood in the squad for the fourth and final Test against

England recall Steven Finn to replace injured Mark Wood

England selectors have recalled Middlesex seamer Steven Finn as a replacement for injured Mark Wood in the squad for the fourth and final Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

Moeen Ali was instrumental in England's win over South Africa at Lord's.

Cricket World Player of the Week - Moeen Ali

For picking 10 wickets in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's and helping England to a 211-run victory, Moeen Ali is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Mark Wood defended seven runs off the final over in Southampton

England hold off Morris, Miller blitz to seal thrilling two-run victory

Mark Wood bowled a brilliant final over where he conceded just four runs as England managed to overcome late onslaught from David Miller and Chris Morris to win the second One-Day International against South Africa in Southampton by two runs and thereby claiming the series 2-0.

Faf du Plessis celebrating his half-century

South Africa set daunting target of 474 runs for England

Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis all scored half-centuries as South Africa declared their innings at 343 for nine on day three to set a target of 474 runs for England in the final innings of the second Test at Lord's.

England players celebrating the series win over South Africa

Malan blitz help England wrap up series 2-1 against South Africa

Dawid Malan scored a blistering 78-run knock on his debut as England registered a 19-run victory against South Africa in the third and final Twenty20 International game in Cardiff to wrap up the series 2-1.

Hashim Amla (left) and Heino Kuhn walking off due to bad light

Rain restricts action on day one after England Lions opt to field first

The first day of the tour game between England Lions and South Africa in Worcester was hampered by rain with only 20 overs of play possible in which the visitors managed 58 for one.

England players celebrating the series victory

Rabada, Parnell set up convincing victory for South Africa at Lord's

Kagiso Rabada and Wayne Parnell shared seven wickets as they rocketed the England top order and bowled them out for 153 runs following which Hashim Amla scored a fifty to help South Africa complete the chase in 28.5 overs with seven wickets in hand in the third and final One-Day International at Lord's.

James Anderson celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Faf du Plessis

Anderson picks four as South Africa's struggle with bat continues

After Jonny Bairstow scored a determined 99 to lift England to 362 runs, a four wicket haul from James Anderson restricted South Africa to 220 for nine at stumps on day two of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Heino Kuhn scored 80 runs before retiring in tour game in Worcester

South Africa race to 382 for four in tour game against Lions

Four batsmen scored half centuries for South Africa as they raced to 382 for four at stumps on day two in the tour game against England Lions in Worcester.

Picture of the Old Trafford ground on Thursday

South Africa will be desperate to maintain unbeaten streak in England - Fourth Test Preview

South Africa will be desperate to come up with a spirited performance as they meet England one final time this season in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

Kagiso Rabada will be available for the third Test against England

Charl Langeveldt backs Rabada to come back strong after suspension

South Africa bowling coach Charl Langeveldt is backing speedster Kagiso Rabada to make a strong statement in the third Test at The Oval on his comeback from suspension.

JP Duminy's Test career is in doubt as he heads back to South Africa

JP Duminy heads back home after his Test axing

South Africa batsman JP Duminy will be heading back home ahead of the third Test against England at Kennington Oval after he was overlooked in the ongoing Test series.

Chris Morris made handy contributions with both bat and the ball

South Africa defend 275 against Northamptonshire to continue winning momentum

Chris Morris, Morne Morkel and Imran Tahir shared seven wickets as South Africa successfully managed to defend 275 runs against Northamptonshire to win the tour game at County Ground by 13 runs.

Jonny Bairstow (left) and Alex Hales celebrating the win over South Africa

Bairstow blitz wraps up nine wicket win for England

After a collective bowling effort from England restricted South Africa to 142 for three, Jonny Bairstow led the chase with a blistering half century to complete the chase in 14.3 overs with nine wickets in hand in the first Twenty20 International in Southampton to go 1-0 up in the series.