Mark Footitt is desperate to become England's first left-arm fast bowler for six years when they take on South Africa.
Sir Ian Botham is backing Trevor Bayliss' call to pick Alex Hales to open the batting for England in South Africa.
Alex Hales will open the batting for England in the first Test with South Africa, coach Trevor Bayliss has confirmed.
Former England head coach Peter Moores says Gary Ballance should bat at three in the forthcoming series in South Africa.
Nasser Hussain assesses how South Africa and England are shaping up after their respective defeats in India and the UAE.
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AB de Villiers will play as South Africa's wicketkeeper during the first two Tests against England in Durban and Cape Town.
James Taylor is determined to enjoy a more profitable time against South Africa after a difficult introduction to Test cricket in 2012.
Joe Root says he hopes he can remain at number four in the England line-up, rather than being pushed up the order.
South Africa bowler Vernon Philander will miss the first two Tests of the series against England with an ankle injury.
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has revealed he is contemplating an international cricket comeback.
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Jos Buttler says his confidence sank so low during England's Test series against Pakistan he was glad to be dropped.
Samit Patel is determined to take his second chance at becoming a regular member of England's Test team.
Sir Ian Botham is backing Ian Bell to bounce back from his omission from England's tour of South Africa.
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Ian Bell says he is "gutted" to have been dropped from the England Test squad for the tour of South Africa.
Ian Bell's omission from England's tour of South Africa must spell the end of his Test career, says Bob Willis.
Ian Bell has been dropped from the England Test squad to tour South Africa with Nick Compton and Gary Ballance recalled.
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