Simon Hughes's Blog, page 18

England v South Africa: Alastair Cook makes Test case with a little luck in third one-day international

Simon Hughes: Alastair Cook had a good day in the field on Friday, then saw Jonathan Trott and Eoin Morgan seal victory.

Andrew Strauss was the 'deputy's deputy' who became an exceptional leader of his England men

Andrew Strauss never aspired to the England captaincy but instilled his two main traits - discipline and honesty - into the team.

Andrew Strauss is a modest, un-egotistical man who achieved above his expectations for England

More than 7000 Test runs, 21 hundreds. There is a nothing more for Andrew Strauss to achieve as a batsman.

England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow showed ingenuity and composure to give his side hope of an amazing victory

Jonny Bairstow showed ingenuity and composure to give his side hope of an amazing victory.

England v South Africa: hosts are caught out by key errors in the field

Simon Hughes: England will look back on this match as a case of missed opportunities. Two opportunities to be precise.

England v South Africa: paceman Morne Morkel the heir to West Indian bowling greats

Simon Hughes: Dale Steyn might be world's best but Morne Morkel is the one to really worry about.

England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow shows glimpses of father's genius as he refuses to wilt in face of barrage

Simon Hughes: Bairstow shows some of late father's talent and resolve to keep South Africa at bay at Lord's.

England v South Africa: Steven Finn goes back to his natural game to repay the faith shown in him

England bowler gets his side off to a perfect start with three wickets in seven balls.

England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow prepared for bluffs and double bluff in third Test match at Lord's

England batsman Jonny Bairstow is fully aware that South Africa's fast bowlers will target him in the third Test at Lord's.

England captain Andrew Strauss turns to 100th Test against South Africa after a dreadful week

Exclusive interview: England captain goes into 100th Test knowing the stakes could not be higher against South Africa.