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Smith set to rejoin Proteas party

South Africa were set to welcome their captain, and new father, Graeme Smith back on tour on Monday. He did not arrive in time for practice in the morning, but was due to fly into Leeds-Bradford airport in the afternoon.

Tickets still available for Headingley Test

Yorkshire have confirmed tickets can still be purchased for the second Investec Test between England and South Africa at Headingley Carnegie.

Taylor ready for Headingley test

Rob Barnett

James Taylor chose to challenge himself when he made Trent Bridge his home ground last winter, and his Test debut is set to come at a similarly daunting location for batsmen: Headingley Carnegie.

Taylor comes in for unavailable Bopara

Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has replaced Ravi Bopara, who is unavailable due to personal reasons, in England’s 13-man squad for the second Investec Test match against South Africa.

Cook predicts England recovery

Chris Airey

Alastair Cook is confident that England can bounce back from their heavy defeat to South Africa when the second Investec Test begins on Thursday.

Kapil and Russell shine against Proteas

South Africa were frustrated by a splendid half-century from Worcestershire’s England Under-19 all-rounder Aneesh Kapil as their two-day match at New Road ended in a draw. Chris Russell claimed three further wickets for the hosts.

Russell keeps South Africa in check

Worcestershire paceman Chris Russell celebrated his first senior appearance for two years by dismissing three leading South Africa batsmen on the opening day of the tour game at New Road.

More tickets available for second Test

Yorkshire have released additional tickets for days one and four of the second Investec Test between England and South Africa.

Bopara, Finn and Onions set for county duty

The ECB has announced the availability of England players ahead of the second Investec Test against South Africa. Ravi Bopara, Steven Finn and Graham Onions have all been freed up for county action.

Encouraging signs for Boucher

Mark Boucher has received positive new from his medical team, who cautiously optimistic the former South Africa wicketkeeper will have a "reasonable recovery" of the vision in his left eye.