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Pakistan vs South Africa 2013

South Africa won’t be affected by lack of cricket, says coach Russell Domingo

South Africa coach Russell Domingo says his side will not be affected by lack of match practise as they prepare to take on Pakistan in the first Test match at Sharjah starting October 14.

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JP Duminy’s return to the Test side adds weight to South Africa ahead of Pakistan series

After spending six months off the field due to an Achilles tendon injury in a freak training practice mishap in November 2012, Jean-Paul Duminy made a successful return to the One-Day International (ODI) side during the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 as well as South Africa’s tour of Sri Lanka that followed. As South Africa embark on their first Test assignment since February 2013 — to face Pakistan in UAE — Duminy is most likely to be restored in the Test side. Prakash Govindasreenivasan argues why that will help the Proteas in the sub-continent-like conditions.

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Saeed Ajmal apologises to Dav Whatmore for comments on TV show

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in damage-control mode to avoid a fallout between the national team's head coach Dav Whatmore and champion spinner Saeed Ajmal ahead of a tough series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Saeed Ajmal rallies Pakistan ahead of South Africa series

Wily spinner Saeed Ajmal urged his Pakistan team on Tuesday to demolish the world's best Test side South Africa, just like they did England last year.

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Saeed Ajmal has no qualms with Misbah-ul-Haq’s over-reliance on him

Veteran off-spinner Saeed Ajmal feels that his skipper Misbah-ul-Haq is over-reliant on him at times but he is ready to take that in his stride as he strives to excel for Pakistan in the international arena.

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Mohammad Hafeez: Don’t have problem playing alongside Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Malik

With Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq expected to make a comeback to Pakistan's Twenty20 (T20) and One-Day International (ODI) sides, national T20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez has made it clear that he does not have any problem playing along side the senior cricketers.

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Pakistan need to change mindset and put up good fight against South Africa: Shahid Afridi

Pakistan cricket team might be facing a lot of criticism for its dismal show against a lowly ranked Zimbabwe recently, but all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels that the players have the ability to put up a good show in the upcoming "home" series against South Africa, starting in Abu Dhabi on October 14.

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Graeme Smith targets Pakistan series after ankle surgery

Graeme Smith said that he was on the road to recovery and would be ready to play against Pakistan in October after being on the sidelines for four months following a surgery in his left ankle.

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Pakistan Cricket Board announce itinerary for South Africa series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the schedule of its home series against South Africa to be held in October-November this year in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Pakistan’s series against South Africa and Sri Lanka confirmed for UAE

Pakistan Monday conceded their next two cricket series will be held at neutral venues, inviting bids to host South Africa and Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates.

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