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Test cricket: Just ‘leave’ might be the best advice for Pakistan
Article
/ 15 February 2013

Test cricket: Just ‘leave’ might be the best advice for Pakistan

When Pakistan were rolled over for 49 at the Wanderers many an eyebrow was raised – although not by those who watched the events unfold live.

By Neil Manthorp
England score highest total in T20 as the they beat NZ
Article
/ 9 February 2013

England score highest total in T20 as the they beat NZ

Luke Wright shone with bat and ball as England eased to a 40-run victory over New Zealand in their first Twenty20 international

By Reuters
Cricket: Limited-overs play puts batsmen on the back foot
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Cricket: Limited-overs play puts batsmen on the back foot

Fear of pain is called agliophobia and fear of speed tachiophobia. The fear of Dale Steyn? That is called common sense.

By Staff Reporter
Fiery Steyn bowls Proteas to big win over Pakistan
Article
/ 4 February 2013

Fiery Steyn bowls Proteas to big win over Pakistan

Dale Steyn’s career-best bowling figures has propelled South Africa to a comprehensive 211-run victory over Pakistan at the Wanderers.

By Nick Said
Cricket ‘muppets’ respond to Warne’s attack
Article
/ 4 February 2013

Cricket ‘muppets’ respond to Warne’s attack

Australian cricket chiefs have backed chief selector John Inverarity after criticism from Test great Shane Warne over a controversial rotation policy.

By Sapa Afp
Misbah, Shafiq delay Proteas’ march to victory
Article
/ 3 February 2013

Misbah, Shafiq delay Proteas’ march to victory

A defiant century stand from captain Misbah-ul-Huq and Asad Shafiq took Pakistan safely to stumps on day three of the first Test against South Africa.

By Jenny Bernstein
Proteas close in on victory over Pakistan
Article
/ 3 February 2013

Proteas close in on victory over Pakistan

South Africa moved ever closer to victory as Pakistan were teetering on 104 for four at tea on the third day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

By Sapa
Rising Starc bowls Aussies to victory over West Indies
Article
/ 3 February 2013

Rising Starc bowls Aussies to victory over West Indies

A maiden ton from George Bailey and another inspired bowling stint from Mitchell Starc helped Australia beat the West Indies by 54 runs in Perth.

By Staff Reporter
SA set daunting task for Pakistan
Article
/ 3 February 2013

SA set daunting task for Pakistan

SA inflicted more pain on Pakistan after declaring with a lead of 479 and taking a wicket before lunch on the third day of the first Test.

By Sapa
New CSA president Nenzani wants public to regain confidence in cricket
Article
/ 2 February 2013

New CSA president Nenzani wants public to regain confidence in cricket

Chris Nenzani, elected as CSA’s new president, believes the body has passed its trying times and is now looking forward to a very promising future.

By Sapa
Afridi urges world to end Pakistan isolation
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Afridi urges world to end Pakistan isolation

All-round Cricketer Shahid Afridi has made an emotional appeal to the cricketing world to end Pakistan’s four-year isolation over terror attacks.

By Sapa Afp
Pakistan: ‘Homeless’ but unbowed
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Pakistan: ‘Homeless’ but unbowed

Despite being unable to play international cricket on their own turf, the pakistan team are on a good wicket.

By Neil Manthorp
New Zealand trump South Africa for first series win
Article
/ 23 January 2013

New Zealand trump South Africa for first series win

A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson has led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas.

By Staff Reporter
SA cricket attempts to end era of balls-ups
Article
/ 18 January 2013

SA cricket attempts to end era of balls-ups

A step forward, a stumble backward — that’s the frustrating story of local cricket administration

By Neil Manthorp
Hussey finishes on a high with Australia sweep
Article
/ 6 January 2013

Hussey finishes on a high with Australia sweep

Michael Hussey has ended his test career on a high when Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third test, to sweep the series 3-0.

By Nick Mulvenney
New Zealand’s McCullum ‘disappointed’ by loss to Proteas
Article
/ 5 January 2013

New Zealand’s McCullum ‘disappointed’ by loss to Proteas

Brendon McCullum has spoken out after his debut match as Test captain ended in an innings-and-27-run defeat for the Black Caps in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Marketers take over the cricket pitch
Article
/ 4 January 2013

Marketers take over the cricket pitch

Test cricket will fill the sporting year, but these might be its last days in the sun. India has reinvented the sport as ‘crickertainment’.

By Barney Ronay
Hussey scores unbeaten 115 before Australia declare
Article
/ 15 December 2012

Hussey scores unbeaten 115 before Australia declare

Mike Hussey scored an unbeaten 115 to drive Australia towards a declaration at 450 for five on the second day of the first test against Sri Lanka.

By Nick Mulvenney
Miracle of the one-day cricket recovery
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Miracle of the one-day cricket recovery

Good planning has rescued an event on which even cricket’s diehard supporters were giving up, writes Neil Manthorp.

By Neil Manthorp
Sri Lanka’s Canberra tour match ends in high-scoring draw
Article
/ 8 December 2012

Sri Lanka’s Canberra tour match ends in high-scoring draw

Sri Lanka’s only tour match before their three-test series against Australia has ended in a draw in Canberra.

By Reuters
Siddle defends sitting out third Test against SA
Article
/ 5 December 2012

Siddle defends sitting out third Test against SA

Australia’s paceman Peter Siddle says he would have risked a long-term injury if he played in the third and final Test against South Africa.

By Reuters
Proteas crash Ponting party with Test series win
Article
/ 3 December 2012

Proteas crash Ponting party with Test series win

South Africa thrashed Australia by 309 runs in the third Test to hold on to their number one Test ranking and ruin a farewell for Ricky Ponting.

By Staff Reporter
Proteas leave Australia with record chase
Article
/ 2 December 2012

Proteas leave Australia with record chase

Australia will have to produce the greatest run chase in Test history to beat South Africa in the third Test at the WACA Ground.

By Staff Reporter
Proteas on the front foot in bid to win series against Aussies
Article
/ 1 December 2012

Proteas on the front foot in bid to win series against Aussies

South Africa has dismissed Australia for 163 to take a first innings lead of 62 on the second day of the third and final test.

By Nick Mulvenney
Ponting announces retirement from Test cricket
Article
/ 29 November 2012

Ponting announces retirement from Test cricket

Australia’s Ricky Ponting has announced this week’s clash with South Africa will be his last, bringing an end to a remarkable 17-year Test career.

By Staff Reporter
Bacher hails one of the greatest draws in Test cricket
Article
/ 26 November 2012

Bacher hails one of the greatest draws in Test cricket

Former cricket boss Ali Bacher believes the Proteas’ draw against Australia at the Adelaide Oval could be one of the greatest in history.

By Jenny Bernstein
Proteas on the ropes after early wickets
Article
/ 25 November 2012

Proteas on the ropes after early wickets

Australia struck two blows with the wickets of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla to have SA in deep trouble in their chase to win the second Test.

By Afp Author
Proteas vs Australia: The uphill battle to save 2nd test
Article
/ 24 November 2012

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.

By Ian Ransom
Smith plays banter with a straight bat
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Smith plays banter with a straight bat

South African captain says it is the individuals’ choice whether they respond to on-field Aussie chirps or not, writes Neil Manthorp from Adelaide.

By Neil Manthorp
Clarke marches on as Aussies pummel Proteas
Article
/ 22 November 2012

Clarke marches on as Aussies pummel Proteas

Michael Clarke posted a successive double hundred as Australia pummelled a demoralised South Africa in the second Test on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
Australia carry momentum into Adelaide Test
Article
/ 20 November 2012

Australia carry momentum into Adelaide Test

Australia have been charged with confidence by their performance in the opening Test against the Proteas and are determined to ride the momentum.

By Nick Mulvenney
Proteas plan to use short balls to stop Clarke
Article
/ 19 November 2012

Proteas plan to use short balls to stop Clarke

Paceman Morne Morkel has said he expects a short ball barrage aimed at Michael Clarke in this week’s second Test at Adelaide.

By Sapa Afp
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