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Marathon man Siddle simply running on fumes at the end

Chloe Saltau AUSTRALIA have brought in fresh legs for the Perth Test, a nod to the fact Peter Siddle's could barely carry him back to his bowling mark by the end in Adelaide.

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Pakistan ruin Graeme Smith's historic day

Johannesburg Two part-time bowlers spoiled Graeme Smith's big day as South Africa were bowled out for 253 on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

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Steyn stars in Proteas' win over Pakistan

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

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

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

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

Black Caps in awe of Proteas quicks

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

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

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South Africa set for second big win

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

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

Pitch can swing it: Sri Lankans

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

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

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.

Can't put a positive spin on Tahir's figures

Chris Barrett Imran Tahir's world record bowing figures in Adelaide beg the question: Will he follow in the footsteps of Michael Clarke and his MC329 line of cricket gear.

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Heroic du Plessis guides South Africa to thrilling draw

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.

Batsman's paradise is the fast bowler's lament

Chloe Saltau Brett Lee describes Adelaide Oval's second-Test strip as ''the most amazing batting pitch I've ever seen''.

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Australia takes charge of second Test

South Africa's cricketers will likely need a record fourth-innings chase at the Adelaide Oval if they’re to perform a miracle in the second Test.

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Running out of time: former Australian captain Ricky Ponting concedes it could be the end

Chloe Saltau A realistic Ricky Ponting expects to discuss his future with the selectors soon, and has conceded his career could be over before the end of the summer.