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Smith and Amla a study in contrasts

Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla both scored centuries on the third at The Oval but that is where the similarities stop for two vastly different batsmen

21-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Remove Smith, but it's Kallis next

Plays of the Day from day two of the first Test between England and South Africa

21-Jul-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda at The Oval

The dark ages at The Oval

The Test is beautifully poised, but the technology to combat weather conditions is sadly out of date

21-Jul-2012•Ewan Day-Collins

England learn the hard reality

On a hard, unforgiving day of Test cricket, both sides came to appreciate some of the qualities that will lead to success in this series

20-Jul-2012•George Dobell at The Oval

Anti-hero Steyn disproves mantra

He may profess to being just another member of the attack but Dale Steyn once again showed that leadership comes naturally

20-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Swings and missed run-outs

Plays of the Day from the second day of the first Test between England and South Africa

20-Jul-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Sluggish South Africa lack innovation

South Africa's much-vaunted bowling attack endured a tough opening day of the series that left them scratching their heads for inspiration

19-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

England - beauty in the eye of the beholder

England have endured some dark days at The Oval but Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott shared a partnership that demonstrates how far they have progressed

19-Jul-2012•George Dobell at The Oval

Smith's tribute and tactics

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day at The Oval

19-Jul-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Fourth-innings hero, and much more

Graeme Smith has handled the responsibilities of opening the batting and leading the team remarkably well over the last ten years

18-Jul-2012•S Rajesh

Top in touching distance for Smith

After 10 years as captain, Graeme Smith has another chance to take South Africa to the top of the world

18-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

Battle of the bowlers set to commence

ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over the key battles that could decide the England v South Africa series

18-Jul-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda

A second-innings master

As Graeme Smith reaches his landmark 100th Test, ESPNcricinfo picks five performances from him that stand out

18-Jul-2012•Andrew McGlashan

From young leader to matchwinner

Graeme Smith plays his 100th Test when South Africa take on England at The Oval and ESPNcricinfo looks back on his career

18-Jul-2012•Alan Gardner

Little to choose in summit clash

In a top-of-the-table contest between two well-matched all-round teams, England's stronger lower-order batting gives them a slight edge going into the first Test

18-Jul-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Kallis out to complete his CV

Having achieved success all around the world, consistent runs in England are all that is missing from Jacques Kallis' illustrious career

17-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at The Oval

Bell-Drummond happy to take slow road

Kent's England U-19 opener Daniel Bell-Drummond showed his promise against South Africa but will seek success at his own pace

16-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

'This tour could be the stuff of legend'

Former England and current South Africa bowling coach Allan Donald runs the rule over the bowling line-ups of both sides

13-Jul-2012•Interview by George Dobell

From keeper to clerk and back again

Thami Tsolekile's first taste of Test cricket, eight years ago, set his career back and for a time he left the game behind. But a second chance came his way and he has grabbed it

11-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda

Class and consistency

Mark Boucher fell short of a few significant landmarks, but even more important were the ones he achieved

11-Jul-2012•S Rajesh

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