Ben Stokes’ father Ged heads home after multiple surgeries in South Africa
The former rugby league player was hospitalised with a serious illness two days before Christmas.
The former rugby league player was hospitalised with a serious illness two days before Christmas.
England wrapped up a 191-run win on day four of the final Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Stokes and Ollie Pope’s partnership lasted throughout the morning session.
All-rounder has tourists in control.
Stokes led England to the 189-run win at Newlands.
The England all-rounder’s father Ged has been hospitalised in South Africa.
Very little has gone right for England since they touched down in Johannesburg a fortnight ago
The tourists looked out on their feet after two sessions on Saturday but progressed well after tea.
The hosts posted close to 300 while England bowler James Anderson reached a landmark.
Stuart Broad weighs in with three wickets as South Africa close day one of the first Test on 277 for nine.
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Pace bowler gets the first of three scalps for the tourists on the first morning of the first Test.
Curran weighs in with the wicket of Markram.
All-rounder commits to match in Centurion after his father responds to treatment.
The England all-rounder had been at his ill father’s bedside but Ged Stokes is in a stable condition.