Brydon Coverdale

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Hughes carves his name in Australia's history

When Phillip Hughes went into triple-figures with a pair of consecutive sixes he became Australia's most youthful Test centurion in 43 years

06-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Flat South Africa slow off the blocks

In the first two sessions of the opening day the South Africans' minds were elsewhere when they should have been focused on making a bold statement to give their series a much-needed boost

06-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Hot shots and Hot Spot

Brydon Coverdale presents the plays of the day from day one in Durban

06-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Test of stamina for Australia's young blood

Men like Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle and Phillip Hughes are more accustomed to the longer lay-offs but their stamina will be seriously examined when the second Test begins on Friday

05-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Smith calls on ICC to step up security

Graeme Smith has called on the ICC to take hands-on responsibility for all cricket tours in the wake of terrorists targeting the Sri Lanka team in Lahore

05-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Mature South Africa look to bounce back

If the contest between bat and ball is anywhere near as even as it was in Johannesburg, the fans will be in for a treat

05-Mar-2009•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Siddle and Hilfenhaus likely to play

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting expects his fast bowlers Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus to play in the second Test in Durban despite their niggling injuries following the opening win in Johannesburg

04-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Arthur aims to contain Hughes and North

South Africa's coach Mickey Arthur is confident that his team has worked out Australia's two newest batsmen Phillip Hughes and Marcus North

04-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Australian players jittery over IPL

Australia's players are considering their involvement in the IPL this year following the attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore

04-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

McGain faces uphill battle to debut

Bryce McGain's chances of making his Test debut in Durban this week are looking slim after Ricky Ponting declared it would be difficult to change Australia's winning side

03-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Referrals could soon rely on Hot Spot

The video referral system is likely to feature Hot Spot technology for the second Test in Durban after receiving mixed reviews from Ricky Ponting and Graeme Smith at the Wanderers

02-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

'We weren't precise enough with the ball' - Smith

It's no real surprise that fast bowling emerged as the key difference between Australia and South Africa at the Wanderers, where discipline is required to make the most of the seam- and swing-friendly conditions

02-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Fresh faces come to the party

With an Ashes tour coming up during the Australian winter, now is the perfect time for the likes of North, Hughes, Hilfenhaus and McDonald to complete irresistible auditions

02-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Australia sing when they are winning

Brydon Coverdale presents the plays of the day from the fifth day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia

02-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Testing pitch makes this harder than Perth - Harris

Paul Harris, the South Africa spinner, said their task on this occasion was more difficult than in Perth because of the tough conditions, and Tim Nielsen is in no doubt Australia are in the stronger position

01-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Feisty Hughes makes his mark

That Hughes went on to post 75 in his second Test innings was a credit to his determination. His runs didn't come easily, nor prettily, but it was impossible to look away during his 159-minute innings

01-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Jacques of all trades

Brydon Coverdale presents the plays of the day from the fourth day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg

01-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Geeves to cover for injured Bollinger

The Tasmania fast bowler Brett Geeves has been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa as cover for Doug Bollinger, who suffered an abdominal strain while training during the Wanderers Test

01-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Industrious greenhorns warm to challenge

If the third day at the Wanderers is anything to go by, Australia's pace attack's green tinge might not be such a bad thing

28-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Ambitious de Villiers on the right track

AB de Villiers' final contribution of 104 out of 220 was a mammoth effort in trying circumstances

28-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

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