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/ 24 December 2009

Captain Smith backs experienced Ntini

SA captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would likely play in the second Test.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 December 2009

Smith, Strauss take confidence from draw

The first Test between South Africa and England went down to the wire at Supersport Park on Sunday.

By Jane Bramley
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/ 18 December 2009

Strauss, Trott launch solid England reply

England bowled out South Africa for 418 on Thursday and then made a good start as they reached 88-1 at the close.

By Colin Bryden
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/ 15 December 2009

Kallis injury blunts South Africa attack

Experienced South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will not be able to bowl in the first Test against England, captain Graeme Smith said on Tuesday.

By Ken Borland
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/ 2 December 2009

Vaughn backs KP to come good

ormer England captain Michael Vaughan says Kevin Pietersen knows what he needs to do to silence his critics in South Africa — score hundreds.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 31 August 2009

Sidebottom wants clean sweep of Aussies

Ryan Sidebottom has challenged England to send Australia home trophyless by adding to their Ashes success with Twenty20 and one-day series wins.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 21 August 2009

Aussie press wary of minefield Ashes pitch

Australia took the first day honours in the deciding Ashes Test against England but a potential danger lurks in The Oval’s wearing pitch.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 August 2009

Gould says Trescothick ready for Ashes rescue act

Marcus Trescothick could be talked out of international retirement in a bid to bolster England’s batting for the Ashes decider at the Oval next week.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 August 2009

Flintoff out of fourth Ashes Test

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2009

Bell vows to stay true to himself

Ian Bell has promised to do things his way after being given the task of replacing Kevin Pietersen for the third Ashes Test against Australia.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 15 July 2009

Flintoff fitness England’s burning Ashes problem

England are uncertain whether Andrew Flintoff will be available for the second Test Against Australia as they aim for a rare Ashes win at Lord’s.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 14 July 2009

Boycott hits Pietersen for six

Former England opener Geoff Boycott has blasted Kevin Pietersen for behaving like a ‘spoilt child’ by getting out cheaply in the first Ashes Test.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 June 2009

England suffer new low against South Africa

England recorded their lowest total in a T20 international as SA bowled them out for just 111 before easing to a seven-wicket win on Thursday.

By Richard Sydenham
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/ 20 May 2009

Rebuilt Aussies up for Ashes battle

Skipper Ricky Ponting says Australia have learned the lessons of their 2005 Ashes loss against England, and promises a titanic battle this year.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 March 2009

Magnificent Windies turn tables on England

England face a quest for survival after the West Indies made 749-9 declared on Sunday.

By Simon Evans
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/ 19 February 2009

England sense victory against stumbling Windies

England head into the final day of the third Test against the West Indies seven wickets away from a victory that would tie the series at 1-1.

By Simon Evans
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/ 17 February 2009

Collingwood ton puts England in command

A century from Paul Collingwood led England to an imposing 566-9 declared on the second day of the third Test against the West Indies on Monday.

By Simon Evans
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/ 16 February 2009

Strauss delighted with England start

Andrew Strauss credited an aggressive approach for him helping England get their groove back with his 15th Test hundred on Sunday.

By Jonathan Gaskin
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/ 9 February 2009

Windies press hail ‘sweet revenge’

The West Indies’ sensational innings and 23-run victory over England was a front-page splash for most of the major Caribbean newspapers on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 February 2009

Nightmare start for new England captain Strauss

Andrew Strauss’s first game in charge of England began in the worst imaginable manner, a defeat by West Indies by an innings and 23 runs.

By Simon Evans
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/ 7 February 2009

England fight back after Gayle, Sarwan tons

The West Indies edged into a lead of 34 runs on an attritional third day of the first Test against England at Sabina Park on Friday.

By Simon Evans
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/ 5 February 2009

England fight back against Windies after shaky start

Kevin Pietersen gave his wicket away on the verge of another milestone as England toiled for runs in the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 January 2009

Pietersen put ECB in ‘impossible situation’

Former England captain put cricket board in an ”impossible situation” after his public criticism of coach Peter Moores, said chairperson Giles Clarke.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 January 2009

Pietersen texted me about England job, says Warne

Shane Warne has laughed off speculation that he could be England’s next coach but said he had received a tongue-in-cheek approach from Pietersen.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 August 2008

Pietersen leads England to consolation win

Kevin Pietersen celebrates his first Test as England captain with a consolation six-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth and final Test.

By Clare Lovell
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/ 8 August 2008

Captain Pietersen’s century puts England on top

Kevin Pietersen celebrated his first innings as England captain with a century on Friday, leading the hosts to a 122-run lead over South Africa.

By Clare Lovell
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/ 4 August 2008

SA’s Pietersen appointed as England captain

Kevin Pietersen’s remarkable career took its latest and arguably most dramatic turn on Monday when he was named England cricket captain.

By Stuart Condie
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/ 2 August 2008

South Africa clinch series against England

South African captain Graeme Smith made a magnificent century on Saturday to lead his team to a series-clinching victory against England.

By Chris Burnes
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/ 2 August 2008

Collingwood stands up to the pressure

Paul Collingwood and Kevin Pietersen gave England a chance of a come-from-behind victory on the third day of the third Test against South Africa.

By Chris Burnes
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/ 31 July 2008

Recalled Nel sparks England collapse

Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a collapse by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 30 July 2008

Nel strikes as England slump

Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a slump by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2008

Harmison left out of England team

Fast bowler Steve Harmison’s return to the England team was put on hold when he was left out of the starting eleven for the third Test against SA.

By Staff Reporter
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