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Gambhir facing his toughest test

India's struggles with the bat in Australia start at the top, with the form of their opener Gautam Gambhir

03-Jan-2012•Sambit Bal

McDermott's vigilance needs emulating

Under the guidance of their pace-bowling coach, Australia's fast bowlers have adopted the simplest of methods and delivered excellent results

03-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Beach balls make an entry, batsmen hastily exit

ESPNcricinfo presents Plays of the Day from the first day of the second Test between Australia and India in Sydney

03-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga at the SCG

A big aggregate, and a good start

Also: half-centuries galore, a century of stumpings, Shakib's record, and most pairs in Tests

03-Jan-2012•Steven Lynch

Why so defensive, Mumbai?

Madhya Pradesh's last pair was at the crease when the Mumbai captain Wasim Jaffer pushed back seven fielders to the deep. It set the tone for a day when Mumbai just refused to take charge.

02-Jan-2012•Abhishek Purohit at the Holkar Cricket Stadium

South Africa front up to their mental weaknesses

After the Durban debacle, Graeme Smith seems to have accepted, at long last, that South Africa's biggest problem is in the mind. It was admittance, it was relief and finally, it was progress

02-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

'We are not thinking too much' - Dilshan

Sri Lanka's historic win in Durban, their injury woes ahead of the decider, and his own sketchy form have no effect of Tillakaratne Dilshan's approach to the task at hand

02-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Smith backs returning Petersen to fire

The South Africans hope that Alviro Petersen's calm, no-frills demeanour will translate to results with the bat, in Graeme Smith's company at the top of the order

02-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Attacking Lyon set to take flight

Backed by an attacking mindset and a supportive captain, Nathan Lyon will be a threat at Sydney, irrespective of whether the pitch assists him

02-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

A special venue for Kallis

Despite their setback in Durban, South Africa will fancy their chances at a venue where they haven't lost to any team other than Australia since their readmission

02-Jan-2012•S Rajesh

Time running out for India

After five straight away losses, India need to turn the trend around sooner rather than later

02-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga in Sydney

Success in first-class cricket is Akshay Darekar's priority

Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar says the reason for his success this season is his transformation from a containing to an attacking spinner

02-Jan-2012•Dustin Silgardo

In Sydney they go feet first

Some of the most stylish, effective, nimble batsmen Australia has produced have the SCG to thank for their fleet-footed assurance against spin

02-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig

Ten memorable SCG Tests

As the Sydney Cricket Ground's 100th Test approaches, ESPNcricinfo looks back at some of the most famous - and infamous - Tests at the venue

02-Jan-2012•Brydon Coverdale

The heart of Sydney

The SCG, which clocks its 100th Test this week, has been a cultural hub of the city and a symbol of it like no other

02-Jan-2012•Norman Tasker

The view from the other side

From watching in the stands as a fan, to playing on the ground for 14 years, to coaching and commentating, Geoff Lawson has seen the SCG evolve

02-Jan-2012•Geoff Lawson

Venue record a boost for India

India, under pressure following the loss in Melbourne, will take confidence from their ability to bounce back in away series and their batting record in Sydney

01-Jan-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Off-season preparation the reason for MP's rise

The lack of star players and professional signings has actually worked in Madhya Pradesh's favour this season. They've also shown the resilience to progress after a disastrous season opener

01-Jan-2012•Abhishek Purohit

Australia's green attack silences India's 'big three'

Rookies against ramparts is promising to light up the summer. It's 1-0 rookies, now it's up to the veterans to respond

01-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga

Tamil Nadu bowling in good health - Balaji

A lack of outright wins suggests a weakness in Tamil Nadu's bowling. But, as their captain points out, they have taken 20 wickets three times this season; perhaps fielding and the weather are their real enemies

31-Dec-2011•Kanishkaa Balachandran

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