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England inflicted a historic defeat on South Africa in Southampton, securing a record 342-run victory in the third ODI. Jofra Archer's fiery spell and Jacob Bethell's maiden century powered England to a massive 414/5, while South Africa crumbled to a mere 72 all out.

Aiden Markram's explosive 23-ball fifty propelled South Africa to a dominant seven-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Headingley. Markram's aggressive batting, particularly against debutant Sonny Baker, set the tone for a swift chase of 132. South Africa's bowlers also shone, dismissing England for a paltry 131, securing a comprehensive win and a 1-0 series lead.

Mark Butcher questions Jacob Bethell's captaincy for the Ireland T20Is. Butcher highlights Bethell's limited summer cricket. He points out the absence of key players like Harry Brook. Butcher suggests it disrespects Ireland's cricket. The series features players like Jordan Cox and Liam Livingstone. Butcher questions the necessity of Bethell's role given upcoming Ashes.

Moeen Ali, the former England all-rounder, made a surprise visit to England's training session in Birmingham, offering his valuable insights on the Edgbaston pitch ahead of the crucial second Test against India. His experience at the ground, particularly regarding spin conditions, was sought by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

Jofra Archer missed England's training session, but is expected to rejoin the squad before the second Test against India. His inclusion in the squad marks a potential return to Test cricket after battling injuries.

Rishabh Pant aims to surpass Virat Kohli's record of Test centuries against England in the upcoming Edgbaston Test. Following his impressive performance in the first Test, Pant needs one more century to overtake Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin's record.

India faces a daunting challenge at Edgbaston, a venue where they've never won a Test match. After a painful defeat at Headingley, where England chased down a substantial target, India is under pressure to avoid a series loss. Breaking the Edgbaston jinx, dating back to 1967, requires an extraordinary effort against a confident England team.