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Ball-tampering trio treated like criminals – Maxwell
The fallout had a big effect on the team as they slumped to a 492-run defeat in the final Test.
Williamson cool under pressure to see NZ home
Kane Williamson demonstrated his extraordinary composure under pressure by hitting a six to win Saturday’s World Cup Pool A match against Australia.
Cricket ODIs face over-40 blues
When an ODI was born in 1971, little did the cricket world know it would mark its 40th anniversary amid doubts it was able to hold fans spellbound.
Draw revives Australia’s Ashes hopes
Australia’s draw in the third Test has exposed weakness in England’s bowling attack and given Ricky Ponting’s men a chance of retaining the Ashes.
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.
Prince, Kallis on top form
A superb 150 by Ashwell Prince and 102 by Jacques Kallis saw SA take the third Test against Australia by the scruff of its neck on Friday.
Proteas turning to khakibos?
After losing the Test series and with the Newlands Test still to come, the selectors have made some odd changes.
Smith: ‘We want to focus on playing better cricket’
Proteas captain Graeme Smith said on Thursday his team would put video analysis to good use when they try to level the series against Australia.
SA-Australia thriller beckons — if the weather holds
The dust has barely settled following the first Test, and already a thriller is expected when the Proteas and Australia lock horns in the second Test.
We were outplayed, says Smith
South Africa were comprehensively outplayed in their 162-run defeat by Australia in the first Test, said captain Graeme Smith on Monday.
First blood to Australia
Ricky Ponting’s Australian team took the first step towards saving their number-one Test position when they beat a more experienced South Africa.
Australia tighten grip on first Test
Australia claimed three wickets before lunch as they moved within sight of victory on the fifth and final day of the first Test against SA on Monday.
Kallis inspires South African fightback
Jacques Kallis inspired a dramatic South Africa fightback as Australia slumped to 174 for nine at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test.
SA stumble as Aussies take control
Australia’s bowlers picked up where their batsmen left off on Friday, ripping through South Africa’s top order.
Steyn rips out Australian openers
Fast bowler Dale Steyn ripped out both Australian openers as the tourists were put under pressure on the first day of the first Test against SA.