England vs South Africa – 3rd Test – Toss Report
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 has struck first blood by winning the all-important third and final toss of the Investec Test series, deciding to bat first at Lord’s against England, August 16th, 2012.
The tourists have decided to name an unchanged line-up, which means that the injured trio of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473 have all recovered fully from their respective niggles, sustained during the second Test.
The major news comes from the home camp, which has decided to revert back to their old formula of three pacers and the spin of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TT-Bresnan-c2711 misses out following
some poor showings in the opening two Tests. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Onions-c1449 is still benched.
Swann’s return will be a key factor for hosts, despite his underperformance throughout the year. Nonetheless, he is still held in high regards and will be hoping to spin his team to victory.
With ECB having enough of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806, Jonny Bairstow has been included as the specialist batsman. The youngster had a disappointing debut Test series, where he was found wanted against the short pitched ball. However, it remains his chance to impress
the selectors, having recently scored an impressive ton for the England http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 against the touring Australian A side.
The pitch has also got plenty of coverage, owing to its unfamiliar nature, following the conclusion of the Olympics. The strip usually offers assistance to the batters and given the sunshine in recent days, one expects the track to be a belter to bat on.
Plenty is at stake for both sides. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964,
who will become the ninth Englishmen to appear in 100 Test matches.
England Team:
AJ Strauss*, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705, ST Finn
South Africa Team:
GC Smith*, AN Petersen, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-c64193 Tahir
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