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Wisden names Clarke as No. 1

Chloe Saltau Michael Clarke's phenomenal batting in 2012 has earned the Australian captain another accolade, as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world.

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Wisden names Clarke No. 1

Michael Clarke

Chloe Saltau Test captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday was named Wisden's leading cricketer of 2012, becoming only the third Australian to receive the honour.

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No discussion about Ponting's future: Arthur

Ricky Ponting

Chris Barrett Australia coach Mickey Arthur says selectors have had no conversation "whatsoever" about Ricky Ponting's immediate future but the veteran has been put on notice that he needs runs in Perth or he may...

South Africa takes series with thumping of Pakistan

South African Vernon Philander

South Africa reinforced their status as the world's top Test team when they beat Pakistan by four wickets on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town..

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Steyn stars in Proteas' win over Pakistan

Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn struck with the second new ball to secure a 211-run win for South Africa before lunch on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium.

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Amla takes over from Clarke as No.1 Test batsman

South Africa's Hashim Amla

Michael Clarke has been usurped as the No.1 ranked batsman in Test cricket by prolific South African Hashim Amla.

Live cricket commentary: Australia v Sri Lanka - 4th ODI, SCG

David Warner of Australia reacts after being given out for lbw during game four of the Commonwealth Bank one-day international series between Australia and Sri Lanka.

Michael Chammas Real-time coverage as Australia attempt to square the series against Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand all out for 45

New Zealand's batsman Doug Bracewell is clean bowled by South Africa's cricketer Dale Steyn, on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at Newlands in Cape Town on January 2, 2013.  AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE

Mark Geenty As a statement of intent by new Kiwi test skipper Brendon McCullum, it was either bold or foolish.

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NZ fight back but face defeat in SA

Cape Town Brendon McCullum and Dean Brownlie hit half-centuries as New Zealand fought back on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.

Black Caps in awe of Proteas quicks

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 03:  Jacques Kallis of South Africa celebrates the wicket of Kane Williamson during day 2 of the 1st Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Sahara Park Newlands on January 03, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

South Africa V New Zealand WELLINGTON: The dominance of South Africa's pace bowling arsenal has been compared to the all-conquering Australian attack of a decade ago by New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum.

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Steyn vows to keep wreaking havoc

Cape Town Dale Steyn said joining the 300 Test wickets club did not mean the end of his ambitions as a fast bowler.

New Zealand faces big task to avoid defeat

Bradley-John Watling glances a ball down the legside during his knock of 63, more than half of New Zealand's paltry first innings effort of 121.

Port Elizabeth New Zealand facing another innings defeat after poor batting display.

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South Africa set for second big win

South Africa's Graeme Smith, Dean Elgar, Robin Petersen, Faf du Plessis and Rory Kleinveldt celebrate the wicket of Daniel Flynn.

Port Elizabeth South Africa was on track for its second successive big win over New Zealand when it claimed four second-innings wickets on the third afternoon of the second and final Test at St George's Park on...

South Africa win by an innings again

Dale Steyn takes a bow after bowling South Africa to an innings victory over New Zealand.

Port Elizabeth Fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel ensure a 2-0 series win.

Pitch can swing it: Sri Lankans

Kumar Sangakkara

Jesse Hogan Visitors believe Australia's pace advantage can be nullified by exploiting helpful bowling conditions.

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Sri Lankans see Hobart as a test of bowling skill, not speed

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06:  Nuwan Kulasekara of Sri Lanka appeals but fails to get a wicket during the second One Day International Final series match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on March 6, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.  (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Jesse Hogan AUSTRALIA's pace advantage in the Hobart Test can be nullified if the Sri Lankans can better exploit the anticipated helpful conditions, Kumar Sangakkara believes.

'Worst' pace attack won't test batsmen, says Hogg

Rodney Hogg

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu SRI LANKA'S fast bowling attack is the worst to come to Australia and will not give the home team any clarity about its top order by the summer's end, says former Test paceman Rodney Hogg.

Clarke is world's best batsman

Michael Clarke

Sydney Australian captain reclaims top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.

The puzzle of our quicks

Pat Cummins

At just 19 years of age, Pat Cummins takes cold comfort in knowing that almost all of the world's best fast bowlers have suffered the same injuries that have sidelined him for the past two summers.

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Heroic du Plessis guides South Africa to thrilling draw

Siddle

Adelaide Faf du Plessis survived at the crease for more than seven and a half hours to post one of the great hundreds by a debutant and lead South Africa to a famous draw with Australia in the second Test.