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England vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Birmingham

Preview:
After fielding the same team for 6 consecutive Tests, England were forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2nd Test at Headingley -one change to accommodate Flintoff and the other to replace the unfit Sidebottom. Darren Pattinson's selection ahead of seasoned campaigners like Hoggard and Harmison created a furore in the press with some of the ex-players blasting the selectors.
In a sudden U-turn by the selectors, Steve Harmison has been recalled while Pattinson and Tremlett have been omitted for the 3rd Test at Edgbaston. Now England have so much to ponder on the team selection. They are unsure of Flintoff's batting form, Ambrose has not been among the runs of late while Michael Vaughan has looked all at sea against the South African pace battery. England's batting has blown hot and cold over the last two tests but the bowlers have lacked fire power at times and looked clueless against the disciplined South Africans.
South Africa on the other hand have no such worries. All their batsmen except Kallis made a hundred in either one of the 2 Tests. Though Kallis failed with the bat, he had delivered as the 5th bowler taking crucial wickets. South Africa at the moment don't seem to concerned with Dale Steyn's injury. They have aproven performer in Andre Nel and Mickey Arthur is very confident that Nel can more than match Steyn's aggression. South Africa look a settled and relaxed side going into the third Test.
Team News:
Steve Harmison has not made it to the final XI with Collingwood and Sidebottom replacing Pattinson and the tired Broad.
South Africa are most likely to make just the one change, swapping the injured Steyn (broken thumb) with Andre Nel, who has promised to keep his temper under control.
An exciting contest is on the cards as South Africa will look to continue their impressive form while England will have to fight their way back into the series. Will the Proteas seal the series with another win at Edgbaston or will England fight back as they did in 2003?
Teams:
England (From): Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan(c), Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Tim Ambrose(w), James Anderson, Ryan Sidebottom, Monty Panesar, Stephen Harmison, Stuart Broad
South Africa (From): Graeme Smith(c), Neil McKenzie, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher(w), Morne Morkel, Paul Harris, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini, Jean-Paul Duminy, Robin Peterson, Monde Zondeki, Dale Steyn



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