England's opening gambit pays off
A buoyant England will prepare for the third match of the NatWest Series at the Brit Oval hoping they have finally found a settled opening partnership to propel their one-day side to success.
Kallis set to step up
Jacques Kallis will be asked to take on the captaincy of South Africa if - as expected - Graeme Smith succumbs to tennis elbow for the third match of the NatWest Series this week.
Matt adds gloss for Pietersen
Matt Prior will link up with England in London tomorrow having made the first strides towards convincing his new captain that he is the man to solve their long-term wicketkeeping problem.
Pietersen shows Midas touch again
Kevin Pietersen's emphatic start to his reign as England captain reached a new peak with a 10-wicket thrashing of South Africa at Trent Bridge.
Five-star Broad inspires England
Stuart Broad’s incredible bowling display destroyed South Africa as England strolled to a commanding 10-wicket victory at Trent Bridge in the second game of the NatWest Series.
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