Cricket - England vs South Africa - Third Test - London, Britain - July 27, 2017 England's Alastair Cook in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
LONDON (Reuters) - Alastair Cook ensured a quality launch to The Oval's 100th test with an innings of familiar patience and defiance that guided England to 171 for four against South Africa on an absorbing but rain-disrupted opening day of the third test on Thursday.
Former captain Cook stood firm as the historic occasion was frustratingly interrupted by four stoppages, resisting throughout the day to finish unbeaten on 82 as wickets tumbled around him.
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