Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

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When Ponting and Clarke averaged the same

Plays of the day from the fourth day of the third Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

03-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda and Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Amla performs in one-day gear

Hashim Amla has scored several different centuries this year. His latest at the WACA was compiled in one-day mode

02-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda at the WACA

The AB de Villiers of old returns

Is it a coincidence that AB de Villiers played his most compelling innings since becoming South Africa's wicketkeeper in the Test that he had to keep the least?

02-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

South Africa 'go hard' for Perth glory

Australia will have to be prepared to chase anything on a pitch where South Africa look increasingly at home

01-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa's unsung performer

Morne Morkel was not South Africa's most successful bowler on the second day in Perth, but he provided exactly what his team needed

01-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda at the WACA

Matured Peterson ready to adapt

After a four-year absence Robin Peterson has returned to the Test arena and although his first role was to score some vital runs he is eager to play a key part with the ball

30-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at the WACA

South Africa lose their middle-order mettle

The visitors have been hampered by a new problem in this series - a lack of consistency in the middle order - and although Faf du Plessis' outstanding start to Test cricket has offered some solace there remain plenty of issues

30-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at the WACA

'Everything inside me didn't want to give it away'

It was a decision he took seven years ago that brought Faf du Plessis the heroic status he enjoys in South Africa today

30-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa hope fast bowlers will fire

When this series began, there were questions hanging over South Africa's bowling attack. Few, however, were concerned about their ability to take 20 wickets

29-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Kallis strives to play in Ponting farewell

The Perth Test will be the last of Ricky Ponting's career, and South Africa's veteran Jacques Kallis is battling to be fit for it

29-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Robin Peterson set for Test return

Left-arm spinner Robin Peterson is set for a return to Test cricket, four years since he last played for South Africa in whites

29-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Bowlers' recovery a priority for South Africa

In an age where fast bowlers are getting injured increasingly frequently, South Africa are blessed with two spearheads whose bodies are more resilient

28-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Steyn charges himself up for decider

Dale Steyn has said he did not do well in the first two Tests and is hungry to turn it around in the series-deciding Test in Perth

28-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Where's South Africa's next allrounder?

Ryan McLaren has been called up as cover for Jacques Kallis. The replacement is no where near the quality of the incumbent and South Africa's supply of allrounders seems to have dried up

27-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

Kleinveldt hoping to have a go in Perth

Rory Kleinveldt is banking on his performance in the second innings in Adelaide to win a place in the XI for the Perth Test

27-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis' lesson in stonewalling

Faf du Plessis' epic rearguard century was the stuff of dreams for his team, and a nightmare that just wouldn't go away for Australia

26-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Can South Africa draw inspiration?

South Africa have still not lost a Test away from home since February 2010 but Graeme Smith knows his side have been well below their best in Australia

26-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Du Plessis survives three reviews and an edge

Plays of the Day from the final day of the Adelaide Test

26-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Smith holds out hope for Kallis

Jacques Kallis will play in the third Test in Perth if he is fit enough to bat and field, although he will definitely not bowl

26-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

South Africa wave the white flag

South Africa don't look anything like the side that dominated England earlier this year and if it is killer instinct they are lacking in, they are in some trouble

25-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

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