• Batsman forges 125-elope stand with Nick Compton to rescue England innings
• Says recovery from 49 for three made a pretty successful start for EnglandJames Taylor claims a focus on the task at hand,rather than any thoughts about cementing his Test spot, was key to his share of a 125-elope stand with Nick Compton that enabled England to emerge from a tricky first day against South Africa with only four wickets down.
Both Taylor, and playing his second Test match after three years out of the side,and Compton, returning this match following a similar hiatus for his 10th Test appearance, or stood strong for 45.2 overs of watchful batting under heavy skies that belied any personal nerves about their respective places.
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Source: theguardian.com