Third test between England and South Africa set to resume on Saturday

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Third test between England and South Africa set to resume on Saturday

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There will be a minute's silence before play on Saturday
There will be a minute's silence before play on SaturdayReuters
England's third and deciding test against South Africa at The Oval will resume on Saturday after the second day was postponed on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

"Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honour her remarkable life and service," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

In a statement the ECB said that domestic and recreational cricket matches would also go ahead as planned at the weekend in line with Official National Mourning guidance.

England women's Twenty20 against India will also go ahead.

Rugby will also continue at the weekend, but the Football Association said all matches in England would be postponed.

The ECB said a minute's silence would be observed at The Oval followed by the national anthem.

"All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded inventory will be replaced with messaging paying cricket's respects to The Queen," the ECB said.

The opening day of the decider was washed out by rain on Thursday. Saturday's play will be day day three of the test match with the tourists flying home on Tuesday.

England captain Ben Stokes said on Twitter: "She loved sport, be honoured to play in her memory."

The series is locked at 1-1.

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