Ben Stokes defends Joe Root after Michael Vaughan claims England ‘missed a trick’ despite dominating South Africa

South Africa are on the ropes at The Oval

Ben Stokes defended England’s decision to extend their lead over South Africa to almost 400 before declaring on day four of the third Test match at The Oval.

South Africa’s batting collapse in the first innings put the hosts in complete control as Joe Root’s side bid to regain the lead in the series after falling to an emphatic defeat at Trent Bridge.

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England waited until tea on day four to declare – leaving the tourists an unlikely 492 to win… Read the full story