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We were a little bit rusty - Kallis

We were a little bit rusty - Kallis

South Africa haven't played international cricket for six months and their rustiness showed in the first ODI against Australia

21-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda

Got a lot of years left in me - Johnson

Got a lot of years left in me - Johnson

Mitchell Johnson on his dealing with his slump in form on the Sri Lanka tour and what lies ahead as he nears his 30th birthday

20-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda

'Each of Australia's quicks offers something different'

'Each of Australia's quicks offers something different'

The former South Africa coach looks at how Australia's two-Test series against his former charges might pan out, and which fresh faces could steal the limelight

19-Oct-2011•Interview by Brydon Coverdale

Little to differentiate well-matched sides

Little to differentiate well-matched sides

South Africa and Australia have similar stats in several parameters, but South Africa's spin options could make a decisive difference

18-Oct-2011•S Rajesh

Sunset for Hilditch, sunrise for Australia

Sunset for Hilditch, sunrise for Australia

For all the dramas and disasters of Hilditch's five-year tenure as the part-time chairman of selectors, culminating in the loss of the Ashes, the wheel may be starting to turn

17-Oct-2011•Daniel Brettig

South Africa look to Johannesburg for change of fortune

South Africa look to Johannesburg for change of fortune

South Africa are hoping that Johannesburg, their traditional first stop of an international season, will bring about a chance in their fortunes

15-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda in Johannesbug

Old enemies at Newlands

Old enemies at Newlands

It's a party under Table Mountain as South Africa and Australia kick off the festivities

14-Oct-2011•Samantha Smith

Smith's unhappy return

Smith's unhappy return

Graeme Smith's return to international cricket proved to be an unhappy one, as he was out for a duck, dropped a catch and watched an Australian win

13-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Smith's let-down, Warner's leap

Smith's let-down, Warner's leap

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first Twenty20 between South Africa and Australia

13-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Amla steps it up a notch

Amla steps it up a notch

Known for his remarkable composure, the calm centre of South Africa's middle order insists there are other, more colourful, facets to his personality, and game

13-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda

South Africa face new dawn

South Africa face new dawn

On Thursday, 11 men will emerge from the Member's Stand at Newlands to usher in a new era: an era of change, an era of growth and hopefully, an era of progress

12-Oct-2011•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Bartercard to battle-scarred

Bartercard to battle-scarred

The Australian dressing room is the last place many expected to see Craig McDermott.

17-May-2011•Daniel Brettig

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