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The Aussies who tried to compete with the famous English fans were, frankly, embarrassing. But the cricket was thrilling, wot?

He is just the No. 5 you want when you are dominating and looking for a declaration, challenging himself to score fast and beating the deep fields

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day of the second day of the Centurion Test between South Africa and India

After Jacques Kallis got his first Test double-century, the argument that he is the greatest ever South Africa batsman has grown stronger

When the short ball failed them for three sessions, England sorely missed Stuart Broad

The WACA pitch has felt like another planet for most of the batsmen on show in this game, but this stretch of soil is Michael Hussey's home

The heat was sapping, the wind was nearly non-existent, but the home fans finally had reason to cheer

Ray Illingworth looks back on leading England to a hard-fought Ashes win in 1970-71, and dealing with Aussie crowds and umpires

Despite being a very different bowler, Morne Morkel shares many traits with Makhaya Ntini, whose place he has taken in the South Africa squad. His performace in Centurion suggests the handover is complete

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the second day of the first Test between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park

Under pressure after a poor batting effort, on a pitch that had eased out but was still lively, Ishant Sharma and Sreesanth missed Zaheer Khan, the leader of the attack

When you're done being a spectator, flex your muscles on a raft in Kandy

For the second time in three innings against Australia, Ian Bell arrived at the crease with his team in the throes of a crisis. For the second time in three innings, he responded as if he'd come armed with a picnic blanket and hamper.

England had hitherto known only a docile and inaccurate Mitchell Johnson. After the second day at Perth, they realise just how destructive he can be

India may not admit it, but their decision to go into a tough series in alien conditions without any warm-up games may have fuelled the disastrous start in Centurion

It's yet to be seen how the 19-year old will perform on the biggest stage in South Africa, whether he has the necessary skills and the mental fortitude to excel, but his coaches and parents believe he has what it takes

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the first day of the first Test between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park

At one of the world's great fast-bowling venues, Chris Tremlett turned in a performance that declared he belongs

Ricky Ponting is losing control of everything he desires in cricket. His influence on the side is disappearing and his power over the selectors has waned.

'Twas a bond that brooked neither stats nor sense