Tag Archives: Aus vs SA

Graeme Smith’s awesome milestone as captain is testament to his stature as a leader

By Nishad Pai Vaidya February 1, 2013, 10:17 am

Graeme Smith’s journey thus far has seen its ups and downs, but today South Africa stands head and shoulders above the other sides. They have always had the right mix of consistent batsmen and dangerous bowlers, but Smith has overseen the growth of this side into what it is today.

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What makes South Africa the most dominant force in Test cricket

By Meit Sampat January 8, 2013, 11:24 am

Be it home or away, South Africa are the team to watch out for. Two major series victories last year took them to the top of the 2012 rankings. It’s not easy to beat England in England and Australia in Australia. But South Africa beat England 2-0 and Australia 1-0.

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Angelo Mathews press conference on Christmas eve ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

By CricketCountry Staff December 24, 2012, 4:14 pm

Angelo Mathews speaks to the media ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne. Sri Lanka are on the back foot after conceeding the first Test match against Australia at Hobart and will hope that Christmas will bring their side a change in fortune. In the first Test, Australia pacers Mitchel Starc and […]

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Australia vs Sri Lanka: Ricky Ponting does a lap of honour at Hobart

By CricketCountry Staff December 14, 2012, 4:29 pm

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting did a lap of honour at Hobart on Friday during the lunch break on the first day of the first Test match between Australia and South Africa. Ponting announced his retirement from Test cricket at the end of the fourth and final Test match between Australia and South Africa earlier […]

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Viv Richards hails Ricky Ponting’s “no fear” attitude

By Press Trust of India December 6, 2012, 11:08 pm

Hailing Ricky Ponting's "no-fear" attitude, West Indies great Viv Richards said the recently-retired former Australian skipper is up there with the world's very best.

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Australia vs South Africa: Micky Arthur post-match press conference at Perth

By CricketCountry Staff December 5, 2012, 7:42 pm

South Africa beat Australia by 309 runs on the forth day of the the third and final Test match at Perth on Monday to win the series 1-0. In this video, Australia coach Micky Arthur talks to the press following the team's defeat and former skipper Ricky Ponting's retirement from Test cricket. Ponting retired from […]

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Shane Warne clarifies comment on Test cricket comeback, apologises to Michael Clarke

By Agence France-Presse December 5, 2012, 6:15 pm

Shane Warne has apologised to Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke after comments about a possible dramatic return for next year's Ashes series against England sparked a media frenzy.

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Ricky Ponting – End of a glorious 17-year cricket career

By CricketCountry Staff December 5, 2012, 3:48 pm

Former and current Australian cricketers talk about batting legend Ricky Ponting and share their personal memories about him. Ricky Ponting retired from Test cricket at the end of the third and final Test match against South Africa at Perth on Monday bring an end to a glorious 17-year cricket career. He ended his career as […]

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Australian media lambasts team for ‘monumental failure’ against South Africa in Perth Test

By Agence France-Presse December 4, 2012, 12:03 pm

Australian media blasted the national team's "monumental failure" in the third Test against South Africa while lamenting the end of former skipper Ricky Ponting's illustrious career.

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CSA hails South Africa’s victory over Australia

By Press Trust of India December 3, 2012, 10:00 pm

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday hailed the Proteas' 1-0 Test series victory in Australia as a fitting tribute to celebrate the 200th Test match since the game in the country was desegregated after decades of international isolation due to apartheid.

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Ricky Ponting’s contribution to cricket immense, feels Dave Richardson

By Press Trust of India December 3, 2012, 9:35 pm

International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson on Monday paid glowing tributes to Ricky Ponting stating that his contribution to international cricket has been "immense."

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James Pattinson can spearhead Australian bowling attack: Denis Lillee

By Indo-Asian News Service December 3, 2012, 8:31 pm

Legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee feels if James Pattinson can stay fit and stay on the park, he can be the spearhead of the Australia's pace attack.

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Australia vs South Africa: Ricky Ponting post-match farewell speech

By CricketCountry Staff December 3, 2012, 8:00 pm

Ricky Ponting played his last Test innings against South Africa on the fourth day of the third and final Test at Perth on Monday. South Africa on Monday retained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings after beating Australia by a mammoth 309 runs in the third and final Test clinch the series 1-0 in Perth. South Africa's […]

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Ricky Ponting nominates Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest cricketer he has played against

By CricketCountry Staff December 3, 2012, 7:48 pm

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, who played his last Test innings on Monday, nominated Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest player he has played against. However, he said that he lost more sleep thinking about ways to dismiss West Indian legend Brian Lara. He also rated Wasim Akram and Curtly Ambrose as the toughest bowlers he […]

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Australia vs South Africa: Ricky Ponting gets lap of honour by teammates in farewell Test

By CricketCountry Staff December 3, 2012, 7:43 pm

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting got a lap of honour by his teammates after his team's 309-run defeat against South Africa in the third and final Test at Perth on Monday. A video of the final session highlights of Day Four action of the third Test match at Perth between Australia and South Africa. Chasing […]

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NZ

307/6

90.0 ov

Day 1: Stumps

WI
RSA
VS
IND

Dec 11 2013, 17:00 IST

SuperSport Park, Centurion
PAK
VS
SL

Dec 11 2013, 21:30 IST

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
ENG 2nd INN
1st Inn 172

312

out ov

Australia won by 218 runs

AUS 570/9 decl, 132/3 decl