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Proteas bowled out for 287

South Africa has been bowled out for 287 in their first innings against Australia on day three of the third Test.

Life’s a Mitch for the Proteas

When Australia’s Mitchell Johnson is flustered, he bowls "a pile of junk". It’s too bad that bowling out SA calms him down, writes Neil Manthorp.

SA’s Graeme Smith tries to catch out Australia’s David Warner.

Wicket caused Proteas to lose, says Smith

Following Australia’s win over the Proteas at the weekend, Graeme Smith has downplayed SA’s under-performance, saying the wicket aided Aussie’s win.

Australia snatch nerve-wracking win against Proteas

Australia chased 310 for victory on the final day of their Test against the Proteas and managed to nab a two-wicket win to level the series.

Smith, Amla star in Proteas’ win over Aussies

Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla struck half-centuries on Tuesday to guide South Africa to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Australia.

Johnson back to club cricket in search of Ashes form

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is to return to club cricket this weekend hoping to pick up a bit of form before the Ashes.

Ashes troubles are behind me, says Johnson

Aussie quick Mitchell Johnson has insisted the mental problems that plagued him during last year’s Ashes will not come back to haunt him.

Australia lose Johnson, Lee for second ODI

Australia suffered a major blow on Tuesday when injured pace spearheads Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson were ruled out of the second ODI against India.

Bowling crisis looms for Australia

Australia are grappling with injuries to three key bowlers ahead of the second one-day international against India in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Major ICC award for Johnson

Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson has bagged the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named the ICC Cricketer of the year on Thursday.

Johnson’s Ashes’ time is up, say media and fans

Australian media and cricket fans on Monday called for Mitchell Johnson to be left out of the third Ashes Test.

Australia’s Johnson rattles South Africans

Mitchell Johnson took three wickets in his first over and forced South Africans Smith and Kallis to retire hurt on a dramatic second day.

SA’s crowing turns to cries

It’s time for South Africa to revisit their strategy — and their arrogance — after the Wanderers whipping by Oz.

Test of the top two

Australia arrived this week with bruised egos. They have a point to prove, but do they have the arsenal to defeat the Proteas on home soil?

Pressure is all on Proteas, says Ponting

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.

Sarwan century helps Windies to a draw

West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan scored a patient and determined 128 on Tuesday to take his side to a draw on the final day of the second Test against Australia.

Dynamic Lee spell transforms second Test

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee produced a dynamic spell of swing bowling to set his side up for a series victory over the West Indies on Monday. At the close of the fourth day…

Clarke puts Australia in command

Michael Clarke scored a fine 110 and then picked up two top-order wickets as Australia ended the second day of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday with a 354-run…

Clark bowls Aussies to win over West Indies

Seamer Stuart Clark took five wickets to spearhead Australia to a 95-run win in the first Test against the West Indies on Monday. Resuming on 46-1 on the fifth day, the West…

Symonds lifts Aussies, W Indies still in contention

Andrew Symonds struck 79 on Sunday to revive Australia but the West Indies remained well in contention in the opening cricket Test at Sabina Park at the close of day four. The…