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England captain Ben Stokes said it was an ‘honour’ to play for England on Saturday as sport returned to pay tribute to the Queen.
A perfect minute’s silence was observed at the Oval ahead of the third day of the third Test against South Africa on Saturday.
Stokes’ men and a packed crowd then joined in a joyful rendition of God Save The King, the first time that had been heard at an international sporting event in this country since 1952.
A perfect minute’s silence was observed at the Oval ahead of the third day of the third Test against South Africa
‘We are honoured to be able to walk out on the field in her memory,’ said Stokes.
The emotional tribute to the Queen at the cricket
