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England v South Africa 1st Test



Ryan Sidebottom stretches his back before bowling on the fifth morning

England begin day five hoping for early wickets - but left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom's stiff back may limit their bowling options

The Grandstand at Lord's

There are plenty of empty seats as play begins, despite there being tickets available on the gate

Neil McKenzie hits out against England

Resuming his innings on 102 not out, Neil McKenzie picks up where he left off on Sunday as the runs continue to flow

Hashim Amla tries to take evasive action as he is hit by a James Anderson delivery

Hashim Amla has to facea number of short-pitched deliveries early on, and is hit in the midriff by James Anderson

Michael Vaughan (right) and James Anderson

Captain Michael Vaughan shuffles his field, placing a number of fielders in catching positions on the leg side

Neil McKenzie cover-drives as Ian Bell takes evasive action and Alastair Cook looks on

But McKenzie is in full flow, forcing the England close fielders to take evasive action

Hashim Amla salutes the crowd after reaching 50

And Amla reaches his ninth Test fifty as the tourists reach a healthy 312-1 at lunch, trailing England by just 34 runs

Andrew Strauss (right) with umpire Billy Bowden

Andrew Strauss (right) leaves the field soon after lunch as his wife Ruth has gone into labour with their second child

South African batsmen Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie and Hashim Amla

South Africa briefly have three batsmen at the crease as Graeme Smith (left) returns to the middle as a runner for the tiring McKenzie

James Anderson (far right) is congratulated for having Neil McKenzie caught behind

But McKenzie's marathon innings is finally ended on 138 when he edges James Anderson to keeper Tim Ambrose

Neil McKenzie is applauded by the MCC members as he walks up the pavilion steps

The departing McKenzie earns the applause of the MCC members after batting for a day and a half

Jacques Kallis and Ryan Sidebottom

McKenzie is replaced by all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who makes just 13 before being bowled by Ryan Sidebottom

Alastair Cook lies on the ground

But just when England look to be turning the screw, a couple of catches are put down - with Alastair Cook dropping Ashwell Prince

Monty Panesar appeals for lbw against Ashwell Prince

Monty Panesar bowls a long spell, but remains wicketless despite bowling more than 50 overs

Some South African squad members join in with a Mexican wave on their balcony

As the game drifts towards a draw, some of the South African squad members on their balcony join in with a Mexican wave

Hashim Amla lifts his bat after reaching his century

And shortly after Amla gets a huge ovation for reaching his own century, a draw is agreed

Andrew Flintoff walks out to bat for Lancashire against Hampshire

Shortly after play finishes, it is announced that Andrew Flintoff will return to the squad for the second Test at Headingley

Stuart Broad holds his ankle

However, fitness concerns remain over Sidebottom and Stuart Broad, who picked up an ankle injury late in the day



see also
Eng v SA: 1st Test day 4 photos
13 Jul 08 |  Cricket
Eng v SA: 1st Test day 3 photos
12 Jul 08 |  Cricket
Eng v SA: 1st Test day 2 photos
11 Jul 08 |  Cricket
Eng v SA: 1st Test day 1 photos
10 Jul 08 |  Cricket


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