Cricket: Hoggard Leads From Front ; Early Strike Gives Tourists a Flying Start but South Africa Show Fighting Spirit

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MATTHEW HOGGARD last night praised the patience of England's four- strong seam attack after they restricted South Africa during a fluctuating opening day of the first Test at St George's Park.

South Africa battled to reach an underpar total of 273-7 by the close after Yorkshire seamer Hoggard and Lancashire all-rounder Andrew Flintoff both claimed three wickets apiece.

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Cricket: Hoggard Leads From Front ; Early Strike Gives Tourists a Flying Start but South Africa Show Fighting Spirit

After South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first in blustery conditions on a slow pitch, England claimed a wicket with the second ball.

Hoggard tempted South African captain Graeme Smith into edging to slip and then the Yorkshire seamer returned with the new ball to claim two further wicket...

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