England routed as South Africa surge to series-levelling win

The excellence of South Africa's pace attack turned the Trent Bridge Test into a rout as England were dismissed in only 44.2 overs

England's Test approach naive under Bayliss

The side has had a few good wins during Trevor Bayliss' tenure, but the problems that harried the side when he took over, still remain, raising the possibility of a split coaching system

Philander and Morris offer two-man solution to Kallis void

It was always going to take at least two players to even come close to replicating what one of the great allrounders offered and at Trent Bridge that pair may have been found

We were in control from the toss to the last ball - du Plessis

South Africa's returning captain lauded his team's character after they responded to the heavy defeat at Lord's with a crushing victory

Root shocked by Vaughan condemnation of England's 'lack of respect' for Test cricket

Michael Vaughan, Joe Root's boyhood hero, has branded England's batting "appalling" and suggested it was born from "a lack of respect" for the values of Test cricket.

Ballance faces X-ray after sustaining blow to left index finger

Gary Ballance is to have an X-ray on his left index finger after sustaining a blow on it when batting on the fourth day of the Trent Bridge Test

England lose 20 wickets in 96.1 overs

All the stats and landmarks from a memorable victory for South Africa in the second Test against England at Trent Bridge

SA regain focus, discipline under du Plessis

South Africa's captain, Faf du Plessis, has a definite swagger, in a gum-chewing, cool-cat kind of way. But it is his grit, as a leader and batsman, that is helping him shape his own side

England on the ropes as they begin long trek towards target of 474

South Africa squeezed the pulp from England's attack in the second Investec Test with a resolution that has set them up for victory at Trent Bridge, and potentially left a few psychological marks

Wood struggling to find his shock and awe

The Durham quick bowler, making his way back in Test cricket, has not been able to provide additional spark to England's pace attack

Ramprakash calls for patience as England display red-ball shortcomings

The increased prioritisation of T20 cricket might be a contributory factor in England's top-order issues, according to their batting coach, Mark Ramprakash.

Amla's under-stated excellence gives South Africa the platform they have craved

Hashim Amla's 87 is destined to become a footnote in a mighty career. But if it ends up being the bedrock of a famous win, it will deserve more plaudits

South Africa take control after Root dismissal sparks collapse

Faf du Plessis had cause to anticipate a satisfying return to the Test captaincy as South Africa took a potentially decisive first-innings lead of 130

Anderson and Broad pass 700, Philander gets Cook again

Stats highlights from the second day's play between England and South Africa at Lord's

Morris credits du Plessis' captaincy for South Africa revival

Turning a team's mood, mindset and match-day performances around can take months but Faf du Plessis was able to achieve that with his South African side in less than a week

Maharaj the catalyst as South Africa take command in adversity

Despite an erratic display from their seamers, South Africa secured a priceless 130-run lead, thanks largely to their under-rated spinner

Ballance back in the balance as familiar failings surface

Gary Ballance hasn't played terribly in his recall to Test cricket, but some familiar failings are clouding the judgment about his worth to the team

De Kock keeps it simple after answering du Plessis' call

South Africa steady themselves after Lord's horror show

South Africa needed a response after their 211-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's and the memories were put behind them on an evenly-contested opening day at Trent Bridge

Amla's latest landmark, and Anderson's home comforts

There were notable landmarks for Hashim Amla, James Anderson and Stuart Broad on the first day of the second Investec Test at Trent Bridge

Amla eases through gears past to inspire South Africa

He may have failed to reach the hundred that was his for the taking but there were shades of Hashim Amla's greatness on display at Trent Bridge

England ride luck as Root learns ropes

Things were never going to be as easy as Lord's but Joe Root looked up to the demands of captaincy as England battled in the field

It's time to rediscover Test-match batting

England's recklessness in the name of positivity is a sign that the art of batting in the longest format is no longer given due attention

Nottingham's the charm

South Africa pull one back finally, and our correspondent is there to watch - while practising a bit of yoga on the side

Ballance injury confirmed as broken finger

Gary Ballance has been ruled out of the third Investec Test against South Africa at the Kia Oval after fracturing his left index finger.

Heartache tonight (and every night)

Our correspondent follows two South African teams about on the disappointing final legs of their respective tours

Five questions that England must answer before the Ashes

The Test summer could hardly have started better for England, but there are still several questions England must answer before their departure for the Ashes

SA call time on Duminy but bigger questions loom

Dropping JP Duminy for lack of runs may have been a logical call but South Africa will miss his leadership and are light on batting replacements

Rabada's absence could require extra seamer - du Plessis

Never mind the pace and the wickets, it's the overs South Africa will miss most from Kagiso Rabada, who has to sit out of the second Investec Test because of a suspension

South Africa drop Duminy for Trent Bridge Test

JP Duminy has been dropped from South Africa's starting XI for the Trent Bridge Test. Captain Faf du Plessis, who returns to the side after missing the first Test for the birth of his daughter, confirmed Duminy will sit out the match but said South Africa

Time for the real South Africa to stand up

ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge