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South Africa vs England - Last Test Review

14. August 2008

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What a difference a captain makes. Or so it seems. Kevin Pietersen made a century and did what very few of his predecessors have done; lead his team to victory in his first Test as captain. England won comfortably rather than easily but it was too little too late. South Africa won the series 2-1. Already [...]

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South Africa vs England 4th Test - Preview

7. August 2008

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What really happens in a dead Test match? The series has been decided with South Africa two nil up and only the final match in London to play. Do sides which have won the series drop their intensity? Does the side which has lost the series lift their game as they play for pride? England will [...]

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South Africa clinch series win against England

3. August 2008

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They say cricket is a game for gentlemen but that doesn’t stop the odd fiery encounter. And when South Africa defeated England by five wickets at Edgbaston on August 2, 2008 to claim the series, the result was not without incident. A window in the grandstand was reflecting light and the South Africans complained that the [...]

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