England will take on South Africa over three Tests across the end of August and the first half of September in one of the biggest Test cricket encounters of the summer.
England have recalled Ollie Robinson to the 14-man squad ahead of the first two Tests of this three-part series.
South Africa, meanwhile, has fresh injury news to contend with ahead of the test with seamer Duanne Olivier set to miss out after tearing a hip muscle last week.
The hosts were handed another boost last week as the England Lions team beat South Africa by an innings and 56 runs in their pre-Test warmup game.
With the first Test of this showpiece Test cricket event set to get underway later this week, here are all of the key timings and dates you need for the England vs South Africa three-part Test.
When are the England vs South Africa Test cricket matches?
The first England vs South Africa Test cricket match will be hosted at Lord's and will run from August 17th to August 21st.
Test 2 will follow four days late, running from August 25th until August 29th.
Test Cricket will then take a break before returning on September 8th with the final day of the Test being September 12th.
England vs South Africa Test cricket Odds
Fancy a bet to accompany this summer's Test cricket action? Here are the latest odds for the first Test of England vs South Africa. Odds correct as of Monday, August 15th.
- England - 5/6
- Draw - 13/5
- South Africa - 10/3
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