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South Africa tour of Australia 2012
Mon, October 29 2012
South Africa drawing inspiration from previous tour of Australia: Graeme Smith
South African captain Graeme Smith said Monday he was taking strength from his team's historic win in Australia's home series four years ago, as he prepares for the next "knife edge" contest.
Wed, October 24 2012
Ricky Ponting warms up for South Africa series with a ton for Tasmania
Veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting smashed an unbeaten 162 in the Sheffield Shield as his fine form continued ahead of the first Test against South Africa.
Wed, October 17 2012
Australia can reclaim cricket’s world number one ranking, says Michael Clarke
Australian skipper Michael Clarke asserted that Australia can reclaim cricket's world number one ranking in a gruelling schedule of 20 Tests in the year ahead. Australia will begin their quest to return to the top of world cricket in the first of three Tests against the top-ranked South Africa in Brisbane on November 9. That will be...
Wed, October 17 2012
Batsmen hold key in Australia-South Africa series: Mickey Arthur
Top order batsmen will face a "baptism of fire" in South Africa's upcoming tour Down Under as the world's two best pace bowling line-ups face each other, Australian coach Mickey Arthur said Tuesday.
Tue, October 16 2012
CLT20 2012: Shane Watson asked to return to Australia
Star all-rounder Shane Watson has been told to early return early from the Champions League Twenty20 by Cricket Australia and skipper Michael Clarke has backed the decision, saying it is in the national team's best interest.
Mon, October 15 2012
Michael Clarke determined to take Australia back to top again
Captain Michael Clarke expressed his confidence Monday that Australia can reclaim cricket's world number one ranking in a gruelling schedule of 20 Tests in the year ahead.
Thu, October 11 2012
Ricky Ponting upbeat ahead of Australia’s series against South Africa
Ageing Australian batsman Ricky Ponting says he's put himself through a gruelling training regime to be ready to face South Africa, admitting they have the best fast-bowling attack around.
Thu, October 11 2012
Australia will show who is the boss, says Peter Siddle
Fast-bowler Peter Siddle warned that Australia will deliver some fireworks when they take on South Africa in the first of the three Test series starting on November 9 at Brisbane.
Sat, August 11 2012
Shane Watson urges Australia to learn from mistakes in England
By CricketCountry Staff
Vice-captain Shane Watson has urged Australia cricketers to put behind the failure in England in ODI series and start preparing for the Ashes.