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Phil Salt's explosive, unbeaten 141 propelled England to a record-breaking 304 for 2, resulting in a massive 146-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford. Salt's blistering innings, the fastest T20I century by an English batter, overshadowed Jos Buttler's quickfire 83. South Africa faltered in their chase, ultimately being bowled out for 158, setting up a decisive match in Nottingham.

Harry Brook said that despite the constant workload on key players, he wants his best side to play in every white-ball game. He is focused on the next two ICC tournaments and admitted to making tactical blunders in the second ODI against South Africa.

South Africa handed England a crushing seven-wicket defeat to England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Headingley, Leeds. Keshav Maharaj was adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational bowling spell of 4/22 in 5.3 overs.

Mark Butcher questions Jacob Bethell's captaincy for the Ireland T20Is. Butcher highlights Bethell's limited summer cricket. He points out the absence of key players like Harry Brook. Butcher suggests it disrespects Ireland's cricket. The series features players like Jordan Cox and Liam Livingstone. Butcher questions the necessity of Bethell's role given upcoming Ashes.

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.