Dewald Brevis could make his international debut later this month after being selected in the Proteas' T20 and ODI squads for the home series against Australia.
Moeen Ali admitted he would have forever rued turning down England's Ashes SOS but the spin bowling all-rounder was adamant his Test career is now over.
The Australian media's reaction to England's victory in the fifth Ashes Test was dominated by 'Ballgate' and the reported lack of a post-match drink between the teams.
Ben Stokes reckons Stuart Broad was destined to secure a 2-2 Ashes draw against Australia with the final ball of his England career.
England are in a great position to level the Ashes series in the fifth Test, after giving Australia a record target to chase at the Oval.
England's hopes of squaring the Ashes might have turned on the tiniest of margins at the Kia Oval as Australia's Steve Smith came desperately close to being run out by substitute fielder George Ealham in a pivotal moment in the fifth Test.