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England arrows pierce South Africa

Rob Barnett

On the first day of cricket at Lord’s since the Olympic archery competition, England’s bowlers were right on target in the third and final Investec Test with South Africa, whom they reduced to 262 for seven.

England arrows pierce South Africa

Rob Barnett

Live images from Lord's, where England's bowlers were right on target in the first day of cricket at HQ since the Olympic archery competition.

Collier lauds centurion Strauss

ECB Chief Executive David Collier hailed the outstanding contribution of Andrew Strauss to the England team after the Middlesex batsman won his 100th Test cap in the third Investec Test against South Africa at Lord's.

England toast Strauss landmark

England’s players paid tribute to Andrew Strauss by presenting him with 100 specially commissioned bottles of Laithwaite's wine to mark his 100th Test outing. "He is a top player, captain and team-mate," said James Anderson.

Strauss hoping to mark milestone

Matthew Sherry

England skipper Andrew Strauss will be aiming to emulate Graeme Smith as he follows his opposite number in claiming a 100th Test cap.

Strauss excited by special century

Matthew Sherry

Andrew Strauss will approach his 100th Test with the same “boyish enthusiasm” that was prominent during his bow in the game’s pinnacle format.

Bresnan backs England to come good

Chris Devine

Tim Bresnan expects England’s character to come to the fore at Lord’s as they defend their number one Test ranking.

Episode 85

Your in-depth preview ahead of the third Investec Test at Lord's where England need to win to preserve their number one Test ranking.

Bresnan and Onions hail 'Captain Fantastic'

Chris Devine

Tim Bresnan and Graham Onions have paid tribute to Andrew Strauss ahead of the England skipper’s 100th Test appearance. "He's been instrumental in our rise to the top," said the Yorkshire all-rounder.

Media statement on behalf of Stuart Broad

A statement has been released on behalf of Stuart Broad in relation to the setting up of a parody Twitter account for Kevin Pietersen by a member of the public. "I had no involvement in this whatsoever," said Broad.