FIRST TEST, Lord's:
England 309-3 v South Africa (play starts 1100BST)
Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell will look to push England towards the 400-mark when day two of the first Test against South Africa starts at 1100 BST.
Pieterson (104no) and Bell (75no) resume their partnership after guiding England to 309-3 at stumps on day one.
South Africa took three wickets for three runs in 13 balls after lunch to check the hosts' strong start.
But they failed Africa 'needs an extra $40bn aid' ...
Capello warning for absent stars ... to contain Pietersen and Bell and will need quick wickets to pull themselves back into the match.
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1100: Belly on strike, Steyn steaming in from the Nursery End.
1058: The players and umpires are on their way out to the middle. Here we go ladies and gentlemen.
1053: From James, TMS inbox: "Last night I dreamt of England declaring on 650-6 with our South African import ratcheting up a double ton. In the cold light of day I anticipate a rapid collapse for 450."
Interesting James. As much as I think about cricket I'd be fibbing if I said I dreamt about the Test match last night. Did anyone else out there and what are your predictions for the day ahead?
1052: "I saw an MCC member walking to the ground this morning with cerise-coloured trousers, red and black shoes, and a jacket that looked like it came from Lee Mead's wardrobe at the Adelphi Theatre. And I also saw a vicar sternly declining a free banana milkshake."
BBC Sport's Oliver Brett at Lord's
1051: PITCH/WEATHER REPORT: The Lord's track is pretty cold and rock hard with a few cracks beginning to emerge. Expect more pace than yesterday for the tourists' quicks to feast off - or at least attempt to.
The much-anticipated rainfall is yet to arrive. Ominous-looking clouds are gathering over the home of cricket but there is some sunshine breaking through and play should get under way on time.
1046: In my far-from-humble opinion yesterday was a barnstormer, I enjoyed it more than any day of the New Zealand series.
1040: Morning everybody. You well?
(BBC)
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