Openers keep England alive in first Test against Proteas

Gripping close seems on the cards in first Test at SuperSport Park

29 December 2019 - 00:00
By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Seconds after Kagiso Rabada smacked Sam Curran for six over mid-wicket in the second session, England captain Joe Root appeared on the screen looking like a stricken man whose house was being repossessed.

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