Anticipation and excitement appear to be even greater ahead of the third Test at St George’s Park than they were before the first Test at Centurion when locals still had an excess of apprehension to cope with following the last-gasp rebuilding of the coaching team.

The loss of James Anderson is a blow to England but none of the three replacement options will weaken the tourists starting XI. All rounder Chris Woakes, all-out fast man Mark Wood and Jofra Archer (provided he doesn’t overdo the bouncer) are quality cricketers...

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