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World Cup spots up for grabs for South Africa players

A run-down of the slots that are still to be decided in South Africa's World Cup squad and who the contenders are to claim them

11-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda in Durban

The journey almost complete for Tahir and du Plessis

It's unusual to see two South African spinners in a team. It's particularly uncommon to see two South African legpinners in the same space. On Monday afternoon, that rarity became a reality

10-Jan-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ntini was more than a cricketer

Makhaya Ntini was special not just because he was the first black African cricketer to play for South Africa, but because he bore the responsibility with such grace that South Africans of all colour embraced him

09-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Ntini gets a grand send-off

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the only Twenty20 between South Africa and India in Durban

09-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Tendulkar endures, Sehwag disappoints

For the first time, India were not beaten in a Test series in South Africa, but they also squandered their best opportunity to win

08-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga

Kallis, Steyn stand out

South Africa went into the series as clear favourites, and will be disappointed they could only manage a 1-1 draw against India

08-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda

South Africa take the stats honours

Although India achieved a creditable draw, South Africa finished with the better numbers in the series

08-Jan-2011•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

A stalemate to savour

Shouldn't the most anticipated Test series since the 2005 Ashes have been decided over five Tests?

08-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga in South Africa

The player who cheered everyone up

Makhaya Ntini made a specialty of putting smiles on people's faces. During his last game, the Twenty20 against India, the emotions on show may be rather different

07-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga in Durban

No risk, no reward for South Africa

South Africa made sure they wouldn't lose this Test by not declaring in their second innings, but in the process might have missed out on winning it too

06-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Gambhir defies pain to grind down South Africa

For an attacking batsman, Gautam Gambhir shows a surprisingly liking for situations where dour defending is the need of the hour

06-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

Tsotsobe's poor luck continues

ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the fifth day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands

06-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Injured Kallis out-thinks India

Jacques Kallis faced more adversity on the fourth day than he did in the first innings and came up trumps again, winning the mental battle against the Indians

05-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

The innings that could save Mark Boucher's career

Mark Boucher's 55 in the second innings at Newlands was like a lifeboat for his career. He proved he still has the ability to play under pressure that has made him such an important player for South Africa over the years

05-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Defensive India pay the price

Both teams have been guilty of taking a backward step in what has otherwise been an enthralling series, but India's tactics on the fourth day could prove decisive in the outcome

05-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

Harbhajan's lucky bail

ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the fourth day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands

05-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

An artist with the ball

Watching Dale Steyn with the new ball today was like watching the fireworks display at the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve

04-Jan-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Tendulkar and Steyn sizzle in a battle for the ages

To appreciate Sachin Tendulkar's effort today - his fourth century off his first innings in each of the last four years - it is important to appreciate the most exciting bowler in world cricket at his best

04-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

The defiant bail and Paul Harris' multi-talented fingers

ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the third day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands

04-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

A tussle between talent and temperament

Sreesanth's spell reiterated the importance of carrying along a difficult member in the team through the bad days, since he has the talent to produce magical moments out of nowhere

03-Jan-2011•Sidharth Monga at Newlands

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