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Southern tussles

Gallery: Trumper's grace, Fanie's magic - a selection of memorable performances in Australia-South Africa contests

    Go figure

ESPNcricinfo XI: Inspired by Abdur Rahman's 0-0-8-0, we look at some of cricket's more improbable bowling analyses

    Stuck between commitment and cash

Tony Cozier: While top West Indies players have signed national contracts, they're also likely to be wooed by several T20 leagues

    Australia close to becoming a powerhouse

Ian Chappell: They have the aggressive opening bowler and batsman and the imaginative captain. Only No. 3 is a concern

    'I didn't know what sledging was until I played in Australia'

Five Firsts: James Tredwell on copping earfuls, and his first time in an England shirt

    'Test status will be massive for cricket in Ireland'

William Porterfield talks leadership, his first match for his country, and the super power he wants

    'He had a feel for the energy of the team'

Self-belief, presence and a feel for his players - Gary Kirsten on why Graeme Smith was a natural-born leader

    Blistering Best

Scott Oliver: Sometimes recreational cricketers get a chance to face players of international calibre, and to stand 22 yards from a pace storm