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New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Kirsten fronts up to SA issues

Jan 24, 2013: Having unexpectedly lost a series to New Zealand for the first time, South Africa coach Gary Kirsten had plenty of questions to answer

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

South Africa struggling for one-day focus

Jan 23, 2013: South Africa's one-day series loss to New Zealand came as a surprise, but the 50-over game has not been a priority for a while. That needs to change.

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13, ODI series

New Zealand improve woeful SA record

Jan 23, 2013: New Zealand have won as many matches in this ODI series as they had in 18 previous ODIs against South Africa in South Africa

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

South Africa still looking for a one-day leader

Jan 21, 2013: Most parts of South Africa's cricket are running smoothly at the moment, but that is not the case with the captaincy of the one-day team

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Steyn's 'angry eyes' South Africa's trump card

Jan 15, 2013: New Zealand did not put up much resistance against South Africa, but there was still a job to do and Dale Steyn performed it in some style

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

The cycle begins again for NZ

Jan 14, 2013: New Zealand's performances against South Africa suggest they are back to the starting blocks in Test cricket

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

Standard-bearers refuse to let it slip

Jan 14, 2013: South Africa's easy series win over New Zealand was proof of their strength in depth and a relentless commitment to maintaining focus

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

PE's home boys, and New Zealand's saving grace

Jan 14, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day

New Zealand's problems start at the top

Jan 13, 2013: Martin Guptill has not had success as a Test opener and Brendon McCullum is not playing his natural game at the top. New Zealand must look at other options

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day

Steyn bounces back hard

Jan 13, 2013: Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand

South Africa v NZ, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

Elgar makes the leap with maiden Test hundred

Jan 12, 2013: Dean Elgar was probably wondering why the step into Test cricket had proved so easy for Faf du Plessis. Now he has his own Test hundred at only the third time of asking

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

Du Plessis' pain before his gain

Jan 12, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the second day in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day

Friends reunited on opposite sides

Jan 11, 2013: Neil Wagner found the going tough bowling to his old schoolmates on day one at St George's

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day

The serenity and sensibility of Amla

Jan 11, 2013: The qualities that have brought South Africa's No. 3 the form of his career

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day

Don't drop Amla, simple

Jan 11, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Mental preparation key for mature group

Jan 10, 2013: A change in focus has rewarded South Africa's endeavour with impressive results

Time Out

Is New Zealand cricket at its lowest point?

Jan 10, 2013: Harsha Bhogle, Mark Greatbatch and Andrew Alderson on a period of turmoil both on and off the field

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Port Elizabeth welcomes Test cricket after six years

Jan 9, 2013: St George's Park may not get its share of Tests unlike the better known stadiums, but its special spectator experience and quirks make it an attractive venue, which hopefully will get to host more games in future

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Peterson looking over his shoulder

Jan 8, 2013: Having been preferred to Imran Tahir for now, Robin Peterson will be hoping to nail down a place in South Africa's Test side while keeping one eye on Tahir's return to form

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Steyn thankful for team-mate support

Jan 5, 2013: After collecting his 300th Test wicket Dale Steyn was a content man but is more delighted with the team success than his own landmarks