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Gilchrist confident of run revival

Gilchrist confident of run revival

Adam Gilchrist feels a return of his blockbusting form is not far away after a disappointing streak since the Super Series

23-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

McGrath comes to Ponting's defence

McGrath comes to Ponting's defence

Glenn McGrath, Australia's fast bowler, has defended Ricky Ponting's late declaration during the fourth day's play of the Perth Test against South Africa

21-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Smith confident after marathon draw

Smith confident after marathon draw

Graeme Smith was in bullish mood following South Africa's stunning rearguard action on the final day at Perth

20-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

South Africa issue complaint over crowd

South Africa issue complaint over crowd

South Africa have complained that some of their players were subjected to racial abuse and chants on the third day of the first Test at Perth

20-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Resolute Rudolph thwarts Australia

Resolute Rudolph thwarts Australia

Jacques Rudolph hit a superb 102 not out and battled for 283 deliveries as South Africa fought their way to a draw on the final day at Perth

20-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Langer ruled out of Melbourne Test

Langer ruled out of Melbourne Test

Justin Langer is only a "50-50" chance of playing in the third Test against South Africa after suffering a grade one hamstring tear

19-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Hodge's special double-hundred sets it up

Hodge's special double-hundred sets it up

A magnificent double-hundred from Brad Hodge put Australia in an impregnable position in the first Test at Perth, amassing a huge 490-run lead and giving themselves ample time to wrap up the game

19-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Hodge and Hussey tilt the scales

Hodge and Hussey tilt the scales

Timely half-centuries from Brad Hodge and Michael Hussey gave Australia the advantage over South Africa at the end of the third day at Perth

18-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Boucher and Lee set up tense contest

Boucher and Lee set up tense contest

Mark Boucher cracked an invaluable fifty that helped South Africa to a 38-run lead before Brett Lee wrapped up the tail with the score on 296

17-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Ntini puts South Africa in charge

Ntini puts South Africa in charge

Makhaya Ntini bowled South Africa to a position of strength by taking 5 for 64 as Australia were dismissed for 258 on the first day at Perth

16-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

'Aussies scared of losing at home,' taunts Smith

'Aussies scared of losing at home,' taunts Smith

Graeme Smith said his players had taken heart from the Australians' reaction to the so-called "war of words"

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