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Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267
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/ 17 January 2012

Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267

In an improved performance, Sri Lanka set the Proteas a target of 267 in the third one-day international in Bloemfontein.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 January 2012

England left in a spin by Pakistan’s Ajmal

Saeed Ajmal has left England’s batsmen struggling, knocking three wickets of the five taken out by lunch, with just 52 runs on the scoreboard.

By Staff Reporter
De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet
Article
/ 16 January 2012

De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet

AB de Villiers, in his first tour as SA’s ODI captain, says the Proteas can’t rest on their laurels as they look to wrap up a victory over Sri Lanka.

By Jenny Bernstein
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/ 16 January 2012

End of the road for Laxman?

India batsman VVS Laxman’s future has been questioned after another unimpressive showing at the crease in India’s innings defeat to Australia.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 January 2012

Proteas ODI squad without Kallis and Amla

Cricket SA has announced the Proteas’ one-day team will be without Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla for the rest of their ODI series against Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 January 2012

Indian cricket board hammered for Test routing

Former India players and the country’s media have slammed the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India for their crushing defeat to Australia.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 January 2012

Australia rout India to seal series

Australia routed India by an innings and 37 runs inside three days on Sunday to seal a crushing 3-0 series victory against the hapless tourists.

By Scott Coghlan
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/ 14 January 2012

Duminy, Amla lead SA to five-wicket victory

Half-centuries from Hashim Amla and JP Duminy have led South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Buffalo Park.

By Jenny Bernstein
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/ 14 January 2012

Aussie media dub ‘Whirlwind Warner’ the new Gilchrist

Media have lauded David Warner after Australia’s cracking of India in the first day of the third Test, comparing him to Aussie great Adam Gilchrist.

By Staff Reporter
There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla
Article
/ 13 January 2012

There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla

Hashim Amla says the Proteas will not be taking Sri Lanka lightly after thrashing them in their first ODI, winning by 258 runs.

By Jenny Bernstein
My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB
Article
/ 12 January 2012

My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB

Rookie Proteas captain AB de Villiers says the game against Sri Lanka was the perfect start in his new role but that it won’t always be so easy.

By Jenny Bernstein
Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs
Article
/ 12 January 2012

Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs

A century from Hashim Amla and six early wickets helped SA rout Sri Lanka by 258 runs in the first of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.

By Jenny Bernstein
De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 10 January 2012

De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka

AB de Villiers enjoys a new challenge when he captains South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Boland Park on Wednesday.

By Colin Bryden
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/ 9 January 2012

Albie Morkel: I’m back with a better attitude

Albie Morkel, who’s in the Proteas’ team for their ODIs against Sri Lanka after a series of injury setbacks, says he’s back with a better attitude.

By Jenny Bernstein
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/ 9 January 2012

Illness scare for top Aussie batsman

Australian top order batsman Shaun Marsh was unable to fulfill a media engagement ahead of the third Test against India in Perth because of illness.

By Staff Reporter
Dilshan looks on the bright side
Article
/ 7 January 2012

Dilshan looks on the bright side

Despite losing the third Test in Cape Town on Friday, and the series, Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan was still smiling.

By Jenny Bernstein
SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka
Article
/ 6 January 2012

SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka

South Africa has won their first home Test series in over three years by beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Australia hammer India by an innings in second Test
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Australia hammer India by an innings in second Test

Australia thrashed India by an innings and 68 runs in their second Test, leading the series 2-0 with two more Tests to play.

By Staff Reporter
Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands

Forced to follow on, Sri Lanka were 138 for four at stumps on day three of the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239

Sri Lanka collapsed to 239 all out shortly after lunch on Thursday in the deciding Test against South Africa at Newlands.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 January 2012

Inspired Australia focus on the win

With a surreal triple-ton to his name, Australia’s Michael Clarke says he needs to keep his team focused on winning the Test series against India.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 January 2012

Early attack from Australia keeps India under pressure

Pressure is mounting on India to save their second Test against Australia after an early attack saw the ousting of opener Virender Sehwag for four.

By Staff Reporter
Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka

Jacques Kallis completed his second Test double century and AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 160 to put South Africa in control against Sri Lanka.

By Ken Borland
Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands

Jacques Kallis made 224, his highest career score, as South Africa powered to 453-4 at lunch on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.

By Gerald Imray
Kallis celebrates second double-century
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis celebrates second double-century

Jacques Kallis came back after his first-ever pair in December to hit his second double-century in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 January 2012

Clarke’s double-century sets Aussies ahead

Michael Clarke hit the highest score by an Australian at the Sydney Cricket Ground to give his team the advantage in the second Test against India.

By Staff Reporter
Ponting century gives Australia lead over India
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Ponting century gives Australia lead over India

Ricky Ponting broke his century dry spell while scoring a 288-run partnership with Michael Clarke on the second day of the second Test against India.

By Keiran Smith
Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands
Article
/ 3 January 2012

Petersen and Kallis earn centuries at Newlands

After making a "pair" in Durban, Jacques Kallis celebrated his 150th Test by scoring an unbeaten 159 in the final Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands.

By Jenny Bernstein
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Article
/ 3 January 2012

Australia kings on day one of second Test against India

Australia’s new-look pace attack again rattled through India’s batsmen as the visitors were dismissed for 191 on the opening day of their second Test.

By Keiran Smith
SA’s star all-rounder Jacques Kallis to play 150th Test
Article
/ 3 January 2012

SA’s star all-rounder Jacques Kallis to play 150th Test

Jacques Kallis, the fourth-highest run-maker in Test cricket, is set to play his 150th Test match as the Proteas face Sri Lanka today.

By Jenny Bernstein
SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 2 January 2012

SA on edge to recover against Sri Lanka

Captain Graeme Smith says South Africa needs to bounce back when they face Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at Newlands.

By Colin Bryden
Flintoff opens up about pressure of leading England
Article
/ 2 January 2012

Flintoff opens up about pressure of leading England

Andrew Flintoff has spoken of the emotional anguish he experienced while leading England during their Ashes thrashing in Australia five years ago.

By Staff Reporter
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