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Prince grinds out Proteas lead

19 July 2008

Ashwell Prince’s stout, unbeaten 134 seized the initiative for South Africa on day two of the second npower Test as the tourists ground out a commanding 119-run first innings lead.

2nd npower Test: England v South Africa, Day 2

Flintoff glad to be back

18 July 2008

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff enjoyed his England return today, despite making only 17 in the second npower Test against South Africa.

Reaction: "I was a little bit nervous"

Flintoff frustrated on return

18 July 2008

Andrew Flintoff’s return to Test cricket was not without controversy after a remarkable day at Headingley Carnegie.

Analysis: All-rounder denied Amla wicket

England end on a high

18 July 2008

England put in place the foundations for a stirring comeback against South Africa after producing a determined bowling effort having previously been scythed out for 203 at Headingley Carnegie.

2nd npower Test: England v South Africa, Day 1

Vaughan reaches half-century

18 July 2008

Michael Vaughan makes his 50th appearance as England Test captain today at his home ground – but who will join him in his milestone match will not be decided until shortly before the toss.

Full Story: Skipper celebrates landmark

Australia claim Twenty20 honours

17 July 2008

Australia Deaf followed up their Ashes success over England by winning the Twenty20 international between the sides.

Report: England Deaf v Australia Deaf, Twenty20

England face selection poser

17 July 2008

Andrew Flintoff will return to Test cricket tomorrow against South Africa at Headingley Carnegie but the rest of England’s selection plans have hit a snag following post-Lord’s strains.

Full Story: Doubts over seam bowling duo