
England cricket team on Wednesday announced the playing eleven for the second match of the three-match Test series against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford. Ollie Robinson returned to the playing XI replacing Matthew Potts in the only change from the first Test at Lord`s. The second Test will take place from August 25.
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England`s bouncebackability will be tested at Emirates Old Trafford as they look to draw level in the three-match Test series against the Proteas. Ben Stokes` side suffered an innings defeat inside three days at Lord`s in the series opener. The third and final Test of the series will take place from September 8.
Both sides previously contested in a high-voltage white-ball leg of South Africa`s tour to England, which consisted of three ODIs and three T20Is. South Africa won the T20I series 2-1.
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South Africa`s batting was extremely consistent throughout the series whereas it was the exact opposite for England. Before this, the ODI series between both sides ended in a 1-1 draw. The last match of the series could not produce a result as it was abandoned due to rain.
England Men`s XI: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Ollie Robinson and James Anderson.