South Africa exploited favourable bowling conditions to reduce England to 70 for three at lunch on the first morning of the second test at Headingley.
Stand-in captain Kevin Pietersen on Saturday blamed England’s batsmen for their 3-1 defeat to New Zealand in the one-day series.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith expressed confidence on Thursday in the ability of his fast bowlers to win the Test series in England.
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori said his side had been dominated by England after slumping to an innings defeat with almost two days to spare in the third Test.
James Anderson finished with seven for 43 as England enforced the follow-on after bowling New Zealand out for 123 on day three of the third and final Test.
Kevin Pietersen’s 12th Test century helped England recover from a slump to reach 273-7 on the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
Andrew Strauss struck his 12th Test century on Monday to help England complete a remarkable six-wicket victory over New Zealand on the fourth day of the second Test at Old Trafford. England, who trailed New Zealand by 179 runs on the first innings, reached their victory target of 294 in the final over before tea with four wickets to spare.
Monty Panesar took a Test best 6-37 to lead an astonishing England fightback on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Old Trafford on Sunday. After dismissing the Kiwis for just 114 in their second innings, England were 76-1 in their second innings, needing a further 218 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Ross Taylor’s second Test century ensured New Zealand recovered from two run outs in three balls to reach lunch on 322 for six against England on day two of the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Taylor, in his seventh Test and who made his maiden century against England in March, reached 115 from 141 balls at the interval.
Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani said on Monday the governing body could lose credibility after the ”disgraceful” treatment of outgoing chief executive Malcolm Speed. Mani became the latest critic of the ICC board, which has come under fire after Speed was placed on paid leave on Friday.