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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.
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.