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South Africa-Pakistan Test series

South Africa vs Pakistan 2013: Misbah and Shafiq delay inevitable

Pakistan batsmen Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad Shafiq held up South Africa's push for victory with a defiant fifth wicket partnership on the third day of the first Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

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South Africa continue to dominate despite Pakistan’s resilience at Tea on Day Three

Pakistan showed greater resilience In the second innings as they reached 104 for four at Tea on Day Three of the first Test at Johannesburg on Sunday.

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Pakistan lose early wicket in big chase against South Africa in first Test at Johannesburg

After AB de Villier's unbeaten ton gave South Africa a massive lead of 480 at declaration, Vernon Philander struck early to send back Pakistan opener Mohammad Hafeez on Day Three of the first Test at Johannesburg.

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‘Incredible’ South Africa hailed by Pakistan coach

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore hailed an "incredible" performance by South Africa's pace attack after his team were bundled out for a record low of 49 on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

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South Africa win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan in first Test at Johannesburg

South Africa captain Graeme Smith won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Pakistan at Johannesburg on Friday.

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South Africa’s Hashim Amla stands chance to top ICC Test rankings

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has an opportunity to claim the number-one ranking on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player Rankings for Test batsmen for the first time in his career when he takes to the field against Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series in Johannesburg from Thursday.

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South Africa need only to draw Pakistan Test series to retain No 1 status

If the South Africa-Pakistan Test series is drawn level at 0-0, it would be enough for the Proteas to guarantee themselves the No 1 spot at the April 1 cut-off date for retaining the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money for the top-ranked team.

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Misbah-ul-Haq: Safe to play Tests in Pakistan

Pakistan should be allowed to stage international cricket again, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Monday as his team prepared to face top-ranked South Africa in a three-Test series.

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Pakistan’s ‘short man’ Mohammad Irfan aims high

A towering man of seven feet one inch, fast-rising Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan often struggles to find bowling shoes that fit and a comfortable bed.

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