Sunday, 22 July 2012

Champion Els inspired by South African cricketers (Reuters)

LYTHAM ST ANNES, England (Reuters) - British Open champion Ernie Els said he was inspired by watching South Africa's cricketers turn the screw on England in the first test before going out to win his fourth major title on Sunday. South Africa batsman Hashim Amla made a record 311 not out to lift his side to 637 for two declared before the bowlers reduced England to 102 for four to put the touring side on course for victory at the Oval in London on Monday. "Yeah, I was watching a bit," Els told reporters. "I watched a bit last night and then obviously this morning a little bit. ...

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