THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:39 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:39 |
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'I never turned on Arthur'Graeme Smith says his relationship with the former coach was dragged through the mud and it hurt. Neil Manthorp reports. New Zealand not pursuing Mickey ArthurReports linking former SA coach Mickey Arthur with New Zealand's vacant national coaching position were baseless, a spokesperson said. Paarl braces for MTN40 showdownThe scenic town of Paarl is braced for a night to remember when the MTN40 semifinal between the Cape Cobras and the Warriors takes place on Friday. Proteas hold onto second place Test rankingSouth Africa's victory over England in the final Test at the Wanderers saw the Proteas retain their position as the world's number two Test team. Smith says justice has been servedCaptain Graeme Smith praised SA for not running "out of puff" while his counterpart Andrew Strauss said his team's defeat left a "bitter taste". Smith leads the chargeGraeme Smith and Hashim Amla put South Africa firmly in front at lunch on the second day of the final Test against England on Friday. England strike back in second TestGraeme Smith and Jacques Kallis put on 156 runs for the third wicket, as SA dominated much of the first day of the second Test at Kingsmead. Captain Smith backs experienced NtiniSA captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would likely play in the second Test. Smith, Strauss take confidence from drawThe first Test between South Africa and England went down to the wire at Supersport Park on Sunday. Kallis injury blunts South Africa attackExperienced South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl in the first Test against England, captain Graeme Smith said on Tuesday. |
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