England bank on Root, Buttler overcoming illness


  • Cricket
  • Sunday, 29 Dec 2019

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - South Africa v England - First Test - Supersport Park, Centurion, South Africa - December 27, 2019 England's Joe Root in action REUTERS/Rogan Ward

PRETORIA (Reuters) - England are hoping a good night's rest for both captain Joe Root and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will see them recover for Sunday's play as they chase an unlikely victory in the first test against South Africa at Centurion Park.

Both players battled on Saturday with the illness that has hampered England since their arrival in South Africa but they will be needed for the fourth day where the game is set for a dramatic finish.

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