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‘I believe that Chris probably did some good work out there, and I don’t see him doing negative things or enough negative things to not continue in the position,’ says Rafael Nadal. (AFP)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Wawrinka beats injured Nadal, claims Aussie Open title

Swirtzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka has claimed his first Grand Slam title by beating world number Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

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Unchallengeable Michael Clarke has yet to be dismissed in this series and has amassed 483 runs.
AUSTRALIA

Clarke marches on as Aussies pummel Proteas

Michael Clarke posted a successive double hundred as Australia pummelled a demoralised South Africa in the second Test on Thursday.

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4 min read
Australia’s Peter Siddle celebrates after taking the wicket of Hashim Amla on day three of the first cricket Test in Brisbane.
HASHIM AMLA

Kallis takes some blame for Amla’s review refusal

Jacques Kallis took some blame for Hashim Amla not challenging his dismissal and missing out on a possible bigger score against Australia on Sunday.

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