Broad, Archer bowl at full pace in nets.

Engl and fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer bowled at full pace in the nets on Monday, raising hopes that they would both be fit for the first Test against South Africa, starting at SuperSport Park on Thursday. "They're exactly where we hoped they would be," said England coach Chris Silverwood, who said both bowlers would be considered for selection if they continued to make progress. Broad, Archer and leftarm spinner Jack Leach have yet to bowl in a match situation on the tour after falling ill and missing both the touring team's warmup match. Leach also bowled in the...

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