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Proteas pile on the runs

South Africa enjoyed useful preparation for next week's final Investec Test by dominating the opening day of their latest tour match against Derbyshire.

Stewart wants win for ton-up Strauss

Dominic Farrell

Former England captain Alec Stewart believes the milestone of current incumbent Andrew Strauss bringing up his 100th Test can inspire a series-levelling victory over South Africa at Lord’s this week.

Petersen rested for Derby contest

Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis have been passed fit for South Africa’s tour match with Derbyshire at the County Ground, starting on Friday, but Alviro Petersen will sit out.

Taylor eager to kick on

James Taylor has expressed confidence in his ability to perform at the highest level following an encouraging Test debut for England.

Strauss pleased with bowlers' efforts

Callum Dent

Captain Andrew Strauss believes his bowlers finally got the luck they deserved in giving England an outside chance of victory on the final day of the second Investec Test against South Africa at Headingley Carnegie.

Proteas won't let up - Smith

Rob Barnett

South Africa will play to win the third and final Investec Test at Lord’s just as they did in the draw at Headingley, according to captain Graeme Smith.

Intriguing last day ends in stalemate

Callum Dent

England and South Africa did their best to set up a thrilling finale on the fifth and final day of the second Investec Test, but had to settle for a draw at Headingley.

Confident Prior puts faith in bowlers

Callum Dent

Matt Prior has not ruled out the possibility of England winning the second Investec Test despite wet weather halting their progress on day four.

Draw looms at soggy Headingley

Callum Dent

Matt Prior compiled a fine half-century, but England failed to capitalise on their overnight position before heavy rain brought day four of the second Investec Test against South Africa at Headingley Carnegie to a premature end.

Morgan ready to stake his claim

Chris Devine

Eoin Morgan is determined to make the most of England Lions’ series against Australia A as he plots a route back into Test cricket. The left-hander has been named captain for the two four-day matches at Old Trafford and Edgbaston.