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South Africa vs Australia
Mon, October 10 2011
Michael Hussey to give Sheffield Shield a miss ahead of SA tour
Michael Hussey will not play in the Sheffield Shield this week as Cricket Australia (CA) has advised him rest before the national team leaves for a tour of South Africa.
Fri, October 07 2011
Top four Australia cricketers asked to play in Sheffield Shield
By CricketCountry Staff
Cricket Australia has asked four Test cricketers – Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson and Xavier Doherty – to play a Sheffield Shield match before leaving for the South Africa tour, following an advice made in the Don Argus Review.
Thu, October 06 2011
Johnson says he is confident of good performance in South Africa
Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson says his lacklustre performance in Sri Lanka was more a case of bad luck and that he is in form to take wickets during the forthcoming South Africa tour.
Thu, October 06 2011
Top five Australia players available for Sheffield Shield selection
Former skipper Ricky Ponting and experienced bastsman Mike Hussey are among five members of the Australian squad for the South Africa series who will be available for selection in the first round of the Sheffield Shield and the Ryobi Cup.
Wed, October 05 2011
Michael Clarke might play in Sydney grade cricket
Australia's Test captain Michael Clarke is thinking of playing in Sydney grade cricket over the weekend by turning out for Western Suburbs ahead of the tour to South Africa later this month.
Wed, October 05 2011
Cricket South Africa expects full houses for Australia series
By CricketCountry Staff
Cricket South Africa is expecting full houses for the T20 series against Australia at home which commences at Sahara Park Newlands on Thursday.
Wed, October 05 2011
Ricky Ponting must go on like Sachin Tendulkar: Michael Clarke
By CricketCountry Staff
Australia captain Michael Clarke wants his predecessor Ricky Ponting to play like Sachin Tendulkar, as he says the best years as a batsman could still be ahead of Ponting, who is the third highest run-scorer in Tests with 12, 487 runs in 154 matches.
Tue, October 04 2011
Ryan Harris eyes South Africa tour for comeback
By CricketCountry Staff
Australian bowler Ryan Harris says that he doesn’t want to be rested or rotated this summer, declaring that he is trying hard to get fit before the start of South Africa tour.
Tue, October 04 2011
Michael Clarke says South Africa tour among the toughest
Australian captain Michael Clarke Tuesday said that it will be tough to beat South Africa in their own backyard. Australia are scheduled to play two Twenty20 Internationals, three One-day and two Test matches against South Africa starting Oct 13.
Tue, October 04 2011
Amla to lead South Africa against Australia
Premier batsman Hashim Amla will make his debut as national team captain both in the T20 and ODI formats when the Proteas start their series against visitors Australia next week.