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England planning for specialist spinner for second Test vs South Africa
That means a seamer such as record wicket-taker James Anderson or Stuart Broad may be dropped.
South Africa stretch first Test lead over England to 300
The tourists fought back by taking three wickets, including both overnight batsmen and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius.
Quinton De Kock's 95 rescues Proteas as SA reach 277/9 vs England at the day 1
England took a wicket with the opening delivery of the four-test series and had their hosts teetering on 111-5 after lunch.
Stuart Broad completes 400 scalps in this decade
The 33-year-old pacer has now joined the list which is lead by compatriot James Anderson with 428 wickets.
James Anderson second English cricketer to play 150 Tests
Overall, he has now become the ninth cricketer to play 150 Tests for their country.
Ben Stokes trains ahead of South Africa tests, but three players sit out
Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a 'serious illness'.
England are desperate to prove a point: Joe Root ahead of South Africa Test series
Pacers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach all missed the warm-up matches after catching a flu-like illness.
Chris Woakes joins Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad in flu bug victim list before SA Tests
Woakes missed practice after falling victim to the bug that has swept through the tourists’ camp since they arrived in SA 10 days ago.
As England plan all pace attack, James Anderson aims for 150 Test caps
While Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad are still unsure of playing after being laid low with flu, Anderson will be back for his 150th test.
Ben Stokes doubtful for first test after his father critical illness
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a 'serious illness' on Monday.