The Trent Bridge mauling yesterday is a reflection of Kevin Pietersen's ability to transform his players, writes David Hopps in the Guardian.

England players must be queuing up to have breakfast with him, imagining that a few inspirational words over the muesli can transform their fortunes. Yesterday it was Matt Prior's turn - the Sussex wicketkeeper took a stupendous, springing catch in front of first slip to dismiss Herschelle Gibbs.

In dismissing South Africa for 83 yesterday and reaching their target with all wickets intact, England made a nonsense of the world rankings and of the less mathematically solid proposition that they are completely hopeless at limited overs cricket, writes Stephen Brenkley in the Independent. He also feels South Africa have gotten carried away with their Test series success.

It might seem perverse to suggest it, but perhaps South Africa's cause has not been helped by the postponement of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. While the International Cricket Council's decision was widely applauded, South Africa now know they are homeward bound. Instead of having to head for the sub-continent, as they would have done had the Trophy proceeded, it is as if they can smell brai and biltong again.

Neil Manthorp, in Supercricket, also agrees that South Africa have yet to get over the hangover from the Test series.

In the Daily Mail, Paul Newman writes that Matt Prior's wicketkeeping has brought energy back to England's fielding.

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