Today’s back pages: Stokes catch gives England a flying start in Cricket World Cup

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 31 May

England players congratulate Ben Stokes on his wonder catch against South Africa at The Oval
England players congratulate Ben Stokes on his wonder catch against South Africa at The Oval
(Image credit: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

England’s victory over South Africa in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup makes front and back page headlines in the UK today.

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