South Africa v England

Podcast: South Africa v England – Wisden writers make their predictions

Our writers predict the leading wicket-takers, run-scorers and the series scoreline

South Africa v England

Ben Stokes to return to practice as father Ged shows improvement

"He is now in a stable condition"

South Africa v England

A peculiarly compelling rivalry of the well-matched

"It’s a peculiarly compelling rivalry. The Ashes has always held the allure, but South Africa give England the best games"

South Africa v England

Pace attacks hold sway as battle of the gunslingers looms

Since the start of 2017, Rabada, Philander and Ngidi all average less than 18 with the ball in home Tests.

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Chris Woakes the latest to be struck by illness, doubt for Centurion Test

Anderson, Overton and Curran are the only three seam bowlers definitely available for the first Test

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Ben Stokes' father Ged Stokes in 'critical condition'

Ged Stokes is suffering from a 'serious illness', according to a statement by ECB

Series Editorial

England consider all-seam attack for Boxing Day Test

"We looked at the stats and they showed spin didn’t have much effect on games"

News

Vernon Philander to retire from international cricket after England series

Philander has taken 216 Test wickets for South Africa

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Craig Overton, Dom Bess to join England Test squad as cover

Bess and Overton will arrive in South Africa on Saturday

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Who are the six uncapped players picked for South Africa's Tests v England?

South Africa have a few unfamiliar names in their Test squad for the series against England