By Chris Stocks at the Oval
THIRD TEST
July 27, The Oval, London
England 171-4 (Cook 82*, Philander 2-17)
Versus South Africa
Stumps, Day One
Toss: Engand, who chose to bat Umpires: Joel Wilson (WI), Aleem Dar (Pak)

THEoutlook for England in this third Test may not be as gloomy as the weather that ensured a curtailed day at the Oval – but that’s only because of the defiance shown by Alastair Cook.
Cook, unbeaten on 82, was closing in on a 31st Test century when the fourth rain interruption of the day forced England off on 171-4.
The former captain’s 178-ball knock was t...