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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.

Sam Curran has been recalled to England's T20I squad for upcoming series against South Africa and Ireland. The all-rounder looks to strengthen England's white-ball team after two tough defeats to South Africa at home.

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.

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.

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.

During the Edgbaston Test, England's Harry Brook attempted to unsettle Rishabh Pant with playful sledging, questioning his fastest century. Pant, unfazed, responded calmly, focusing on his game. He then scored a crucial 65 off 58 balls, contributing to a significant partnership with Shubman Gill, who made 161.