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Strong bench key to Proteas’s world cup campaign

The emphasis is not only the starting 11, but the entire squad of 15, because going forward there might be an injury or somebody might fall ill.

India’s wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Cricket World Cup: India beats Proteas after three previous losses

India has bowled out the South African team in Melbourne; announcing themselves as genuine contenders to defend their World Cup title.

Zimbabwean batsman Sean Williams against Australia at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Loss to Zimbabwe raises Australia’s alarm bells

Sunday’s "embarrassing" loss to Zimbabwe has left Australia red-faced and worried a mere five months before they host the World Cup.

Na Li of China holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open women’s final against Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia.

Li beats Cibulkova to claim Australian Open tennis title

China’s Li Na overcame poor serving and an errant forehand in her first set against Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova to win her second Grand Slam.

Swiss maestro Roger Federer

Vintage Federer books Murray quarterfinal

Roger Federer has beaten Jo Wilfried Tsonga at the Australian Open and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in a quarterfinal.

Cricket’s decision review system needs another look, say Aussies

Cricket’s decision review system and the continuing struggles of Aussies’s brittle batting order was the cause of irritation in the first Ashes Test.

Bubba Watson of the US presents Adam Scott with a green jacket during the Green Jacket Ceremony at 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Adam Scott takes home Masters cup after Oz’s long wait

Newly crowned Masters champion Adam Scott has ended Australia’s wait for an Augusta win after sinking a birdie putt on the second extra hole.

Hamilton’s crash puts a positive spin on the racer’s spirit

Despite Lewis Hamilton’s crash at the Australian Grand Prix, the former world champion has said he is happy about his new team’s practice sessions.

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara

Sri Lanka’s dismal innings overshadows Sangakkara’s milestone

Sri Lanka’s disappointing innings in the opening day of their Test against Australia has dampened Kumar Sangakkara’s achievement of 10 000 Test runs.

Jacques Kallis congratulates Faf du Plessis on his century

Inspirational Du Plessis carries Proteas to Test draw

Faf du Plessis hit an inspirational century as South Africa drew against Australia in the second Test, ending on 248-8 in a nail-biting finish.

Australia’s keeper Matthew Wade celebrates his dismissal of Jacques Kallis on the third day of the second cricket test match at the Adelaide Oval.

Proteas vs Australia: The uphill battle to save 2nd test

Australia have dismissed SA for 388 on the third day of the second test, after Jacques Kallis and Faf Du Plessis guided the team past the follow-on.

Adam Scott of Australia kisses the trophy after winning the Australian Master golf tournament at the Kingston Heath golf course in Melbourne.

Home hero Adam Scott wins Australian Masters

Local favourite Adam Scott has won the $1-million Australian Masters , beating Briton Adam Poulter by four strokes.

Springbok Flip van der Merwe

Struggling Boks change it up for All Blacks clash

South Africa have made two changes to their forward pack for the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters

Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters

Rafa Nadal blew hot and cold against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez but has emerged to become the first man into the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Pattinson halts marauding Sehwag before tea

Virender Sehwag put Australia to the sword with a swashbuckling 67 but was halted by James Pattison to leave India on 99 for two wickets.

Cowan celebrates half-century on debut in India test

Cowan celebrates half-century on debut in India test

Ed Cowan showed impressive composure to raise a patient half-century but Ricky Ponting’s century drought continued in the first test against India.

Woods eyes Stricker reunion at Presidents Cup

The pairing of Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker could again be set to carry the International team over their hosts in the Presidents Cup.

Beale try helps Wallabies to Tri-Nations title

Beale try helps Wallabies to Tri-Nations title

Kurtley Beale finished off a brilliant sweeping movement to give Australia enough breathing space to beat New Zealand 25-20 and win the Tri-Nations.

Wallabies captain Horwill faces his first battle

It was a baptism of fire for Wallabies skipper James Horwill when a snoozing James O’Connor could not raise himself after a night on the town.

Crusaders, Reds seek fairytale endings in Super final

The Canterbury Crusaders’ semifinal upset of the Stormers in Cape Town continued their remarkable odyssey in a tragedy-tinged Super season.