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Ridden by doubt, Hayden's time is running out

Ridden by doubt, Hayden's time is running out

On a day when Rahul Dravid at least delayed further queries about his retirement plans, Matthew Hayden's second failure of the match against South Africa has only intensified speculation over his future

19-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Johnson has a ball in his new home

Johnson has a ball in his new home

Mitchell Johnson is like a wind-up toy. He'll tear in at the same speed all day but he has to be pointing in the right direction when the string is pulled

18-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Neither side goes the distance

Neither side goes the distance

Since the teams last met nearly three years ago Australia's power has diminished while South Africa have grown stronger

17-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Australia bank on batting prowess

Australia bank on batting prowess

Stats preview to the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

15-Dec-2008•S Rajesh

Returning to his first love

Returning to his first love

Duncan Fletcher wants to coach, but without the pressure of responsibility, and that's exactly what the South Africa job gives him

20-Nov-2008•Neil Manthorp

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