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Smith wants South Africa to shift into top gear

Graeme Smith would like for South Africa to always have that extra gear that is typical of great teams, much like they did in the first innings against New Zealand in Hamilton

18-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

Unstable batting hurting New Zealand

Bringing in an extra batsman would mean dropping one of the bowlers which could disturb a settled bowling attack. The problems stem from the top

17-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Seddon Park

Philander reaps rewards by keeping it simple

Vernon Philander's extraordinary success is due to three key things: consistency, movement and strategic use of his own limitations

17-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Seddon Park

Philander's routine, and South Africa's desperation

Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton

17-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Seddon Park

'Five doctors told me I shouldn't be playing' - Gillespie

Both on the field and off, Mark Gillespie is one hard man: he keeps things brief when he talks, and just bowls and bowls and bowls, even through the all the pain

16-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

New Zealand attack allows South Africa off the mat

New Zealand had South Africa reeling at 88 for 6 but their bowlers were unable to deliver the fatal blow, allowing South Africa to steal a first-innings lead

16-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

To leave or not to leave, that is Philander's question

ESPNcricinfo presents Plays of the Day for the second day of the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton

16-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

Inside the chocolate box

For a first-time South African tourist to New Zealand, the sights are fresh but at times also familiar

16-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

Steyn and Philander shatter New Zealand

New Zealand appeared to be well placed at 133 for 2 but Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander combined brilliantly to rip out the heart of the home side

15-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

Which of Arnel, Gillespie and Ellis will it be?

Ross Taylor and New Zealand continue to mull over their best XI for the Hamilton Test

14-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

'Some cricketers today don't know anyone'

Though he didn't enjoy touring, Warren Lees, the former New Zealand keeper and coach, doesn't get why players are so insular these days

13-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

McCullum and Martin must take the lead

Five ways New Zealand can better their chances in the series against South Africa, as they prepare for the second Test, in Hamilton

12-Mar-2012•Andrew Alderson

Battling across continents

He couldn't find a place in his South African first-class side, moved to Canterbury, then went to Central Districts, and got into the New Zealand XI through the backdoor. No wonder Kruger van Wyk uses the word "fight" a lot

12-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

New Zealand must show patience

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum are naturally aggressive but must learn from Jacques Kallis to wait for run-scoring opportunities as they attempt a record chase

10-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

Jacques Rudolph's second coming

A demotion to No.6 in a stop-start career was one last chance for Jacques Rudolph to revive his Test career. In this Test, he has grabbed his opportunity

10-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

A strategic break and a mistaken identity

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa, in Dunedin

10-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

Smith builds foundation for South Africa, again

The fact that South Africa have never lost a Test when Graeme Smith has scored a century, is testament to his prowess as a batsman

09-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

Boult's attack, and a bonus for Kallis

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Dunedin

09-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

New Zealand falter after weathering the storm

New Zealand's batsmen survived a technique-testing new-ball burst but squandered the advantage due to some poor shot selection

08-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

Tahir shows control and poise

The legspinner showed signs of frustration early on, but recovered to bowl an accurate spell

08-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

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