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South Africa tour of Australia 2012

Mickey Arthur talks about Australia’s Test series against South Africa

A video of Australia coach and selector Mickey Arthur talking about his side's upcoming Test series against the No 1 ranked South Africa, which begins on November 9.   Australia will take on South Africa in three Test matches, as the opening game of the series will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.  ...

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Dale Steyn to use ex-coach’s jibes to motivate himself ahead of Australia series

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn is aiming to use his ex-coach's jibes to motivate him ahead of this week's opening Test, the Proteas' current mentor Gary Kirsten said on Tuesday.

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Shane Watson ruled out of first Test against South Africa

Star Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been ruled out of the home series against South Africa due to a calf injury.   Watson left the field after bowling his first over of the day for New South Wales in their match against Queensland in Brisbane on Saturday. Watson was called back from the Champions League...

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Team Australia prepares ahead of Brisbane Test against South Africa

A video of Australian team practising ahead of the Brisbane Test against South Africa in the four Test match series.   James Pattinson, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle and Ricky Ponting share their excitement before the start of the series. Ponting speaks about Rob Quiney, who will be playing in place of injured Shane...

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South Africa mull including Imran Tahir in first Test despite poor show in tour match

South Africa will be looking to play leg-spinner Imran Tahir and opt against playing four specialist pace bowlers in Friday's opening Test against Australia, a team coach said on Monday.

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Dale Steyn’s hostile bowling terrorises Australia A batsmen

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn sounded an ominous warning before the Test series with Australia with a fiery spell of bowling in the drawn tour match with Australia A in Sydney on Sunday.

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South Africa make strong start against Australia A on day two

South Africa tucked into some valuable batting practice ahead of next week's opening Test reaching 128 for one after the second day of their three-day tour match against Australia A at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

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Pat Cummins diagnosed with stress fracture, ruled out for season

Australia's emerging star pacer Pat Cummins has been diagnosed with an early stage stress fracture in his lower back, effectively ruling him out of the season, officials said Friday.

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Australia A recover after early blows against South Africa in tour game

Australia A recovered from an early setback to thwart South Africa's Test-strength bowling attack on the opening day of their three-day tour match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

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Australia announces squad for first Test against South Africa

  A video of Australian squad selection for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.     Matthew Wade was named on Monday as Australia's wicketkeeper for the opening clash against South Africa in Brisbane next week, suggesting Brad Haddin's Test career could be at an end.       Haddin, 35, has been resurgent...

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