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England v South Africa: Andrew Flintoff drops in to keep England on their toes

England will make history at Lord's today when they field an unchanged side for the sixth successive Test. Yet the run is unlikely to be increased to a seventh match - at least, not if Andrew Flintoff's form in yesterday's practice session is anything to go by.

Magical Monty: the England spinner takes four wickets as South Africa follow on

England should play the role of underdogs more often. Beforehand, South Africa were happy to talk up their ambitions to win their first series in England since readmission, and their opponents did not seem in any rush to demur. However their response has been like a series of heavy-weight blows to the solar plexus. South Africa are on the ropes. England have not played this well in any Test match since Duncan Fletcher left.

Flintoff defends England selection

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New Zealand 266-5 England 215: Miserable England in need of Flintoff lift

The highlight of a miserable week for the England cricket team, a week that has seen the morality and ability of the one-day side questioned, took place in Brighton yesterday morning. It was the sight of a fit Andrew Flintoff (right) running up the hill at Hove and bowling for Lancashire in the LV Championship First Division match against Sussex. Flintoff has had his moments off the field but very few modern cricketers encapsulate what is meant by the "Spirit of Cricket" better than him. Flintoff plays hard but fair and it is difficult to believe England's appeal for the run out of New Zealand's Grant Elliott would have been carried out at The Oval on Wednesday had he been playing. England need Flintoff back, not just to bowl hostile overs, give the ball an almighty smack and take breathtaking catches at slip but to provide the dressing r

Flintoff casts shadow as England face South Africa

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff bowls against Surrey during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in south London, April 2008. England may well set a new record by fielding the same side for the sixth successive Test when they face South Africa in Thursday's series opener at Lord's. Flintoff is set to return for the second match at Headingley.

Andrew Flintoff back in the England fold

The comments of Mickey Arthur, the South Africa coach, that at least one of the England bowlers will be going into the opening Test against South Africa "with a cloud over him", may have had some resonance with England's attacking line-up this morning, as Flintoff was confirmed to have returned to the England fold.

Fiery Flintoff gets England right back in contention

England's Andrew Flintoff (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Neil McKenzie. Flintoff took his 200th Test wicket as England tried to claw their way back into contention on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston.

England 275-4 South Africa 255 (Eng. win by 20 runs): Pietersen's golden touch fires England to victory

England 275-4 South Africa 255 (Eng. win by 20 runs): Pietersen's golden touch fires England to victory

Andrew Flintoff to bat at No 7 for England in second Test against South Africa

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will play in the second Test against South Africa starting tomorrow at Headingley, captain Michael Vaughan has confirmed.

England 70-3 against South Africa

Morne Morkel (left) of South Africa celebrates the wicket of England's Alastair Cook during the second Test match at Headingley, Leeds. England, after losing the toss, were dismissed for 203 against South Africa on the first day of the second Test at Headingley. Photo:Andrew Yates/AFP

Flintoff casts shadow as England face South Africa

England may well set a new record by fielding the same side for the sixth successive Test when they face South Africa in Thursday's series opener at Lord's. But with Andrew Flintoff set to return for the second match at Headingley their unchanged streak may be nearing its end.

Darren Pattinson wins England call-up as Andrew Flintoff returns against South Africa

On the day all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was confirmed in the England team to play in the second Test against South Africa at Headingley, Nottinghamshire bowler Darren Pattinson received a surprise call-up.

England 422-5 against South Africa in cricket Test

England batsman Ian Bell bats against South Africa in the 1st Npower Test match at Lords Cricket Ground in London. England, after losing the toss, were 422 for five against South Africa when rain forced an early lunch on the second day of the first Test at Lord's.

Spectre of absent Flintoff will damage England, says confident South Africa coach Arthur

South Africa sense the spectre of Andrew Flintoff may haunt England and play into their hands ahead of the first Test at Lord's this week.

Flintoff casts shadow as England face South Africa

LONDON (AFP) - England may well set a new record by fielding the same side for the sixth successive Test when they face South Africa in Thursday's series opener at Lord's. But with Andrew Flintoff set to return for the second match at Headingley their unchanged streak may be nearing its end.

Pietersen annihilates S Africa

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England-South Africa awarded 'icon' status

Future Test series between South Africa and England have been granted 'icon' status by Cricket South Africa and the England & Wales Cricket Board with the support of the ICC.

England v South Africa Twenty20 tie called off

England cricketers during an internationall against New Zealand at the Oval, June 2008. England's Twenty20 International against South Africa on Wednesday evening has been called off following heavy rain at the Chester-le-Street ground.

Allrounder Andrew Flintoff returns to England test side after 18-month absence

LEEDS, England: Andrew Flintoff will start a test match for the first time in 18 months when England plays South Africa on Friday.

Tourists left in spin by Monty Panesar

England should play the role of underdogs more often. Beforehand, South Africa were happy to talk up their ambitions to win their first series in England since readmission, and their opponents did not seem in any rush to demur. However their response has been like a series of heavy-weight blows to the solar plexus. South Africa are on the ropes. England have not played this well in any Test match since Duncan Fletcher left.

Fletcher concerned by Pietersen appointment

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England recall Flintoff for second South Africa Test

LONDON (UK): England recalled Andrew Flintoff to a 12-man squad for the second Test against South Africa starting at Headingley on Friday after drawing the first of a four-match campaign at Lord's here Monday.

England v South Africa scoreboard - lunch

(Reuters) - Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the second test between England and South Africa at Leeds, England, on Monday.

Law backs Flintoff for England return

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Surrey's Mark Ramprakash (not pictured) during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in London, on April 2008. Flintoff is set to be left out of England's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa at Lord's, with the selectors wary of rushing the all-rounder's return from a side injury.

Law backs Flintoff for England return

England and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Surrey's Mark Ramprakash (not pictured) during a County Championship game at The Brit Oval in London, on April 2008. Flintoff is set to be left out of England's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa at Lord's, with the selectors wary of rushing the all-rounder's return from a side injury.

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