England v South Africa: Michael Atherton's historical guide to series
Thursday 6 July 2017 18:10, UK
England and South Africa renew hostilities with the Thursday's first Test of four, at Lord's…
So who better than a man well-versed in previous battles between the two, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton, to take you through the history of the series?
Click on the video above to watch as Atherton - skipper, century scorer and Allan Donald-denier during the post-apartheid meetings between the teams - reflects on the most memorable moments.
As well as his own match-saving 185 not out in Johannesburg and Trent Bridge tussle with Donald, there's Devon Malcom's nine-for at The Oval, Hansie Cronje's corruption in 2000 and Graeme Smith's slaying of three England captains.
Root will hope for a better outcome this year as he leads England for the first time, with the hosts looking to retain the Basil D'Oliveira Trophy they won in South Africa 18 months ago.
Click on the video to watch the Atherton's historical guide to the series. Coverage of the first Test between England and South Africa continues on Sky Sports 2.
