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Hussey special gives Australia the upper hand

Michael Hussey's century took Australia to an unlikely 355, but South Africa fought back through AB de Villiers and Herschelle Gibbs

27-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

Kerry Packer dies aged 68

Kerry Packer died on Boxing Day at the age of 68

26-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Play of the day

Brad Hodge is the second Victorian batsman to play a Test since Dean Jones' career ended in 1992 and his home supporters made his entrance as loudly memorable as those of his mentor and predecessor

26-Dec-2005•Peter English at Melbourne

'I wanted to end myself at lunchtime' - Nel

Andre Nel felt hopeless and desperate at lunch after dropping a simple catch from Ricky Ponting, but he was glowing at stumps with 4 for 58 as South Africa grabbed control on the opening day

26-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Heritage listing for Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been included on the National Heritage List, Australia's highest heritage honour

26-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Nel devastates after captain's innings from Ponting

Ricky Ponting's superb 117 gave Australia the early impetus, but a fiery burst from Andre Nel gave the opening day honours to South Africa

25-Dec-2005•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

'It bothers Warne that he's not captain'

The war of words between the South African and Australian teams has showed no sign of stopping, with Graeme Smith saying Shane Warne wants the Australian captaincy

25-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Thrilling contest on the cards

Australian supporters now know their team cannot walk over South Africa and most are excited by the threat of an extended contest

24-Dec-2005•Peter English

Jaques can be like Gilly - Waugh

Steve Waugh says Phil Jaques, the debutant opener, is the prototype for future Australian batsmen

23-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Kallis and MacGill push for places, but doubts over Kemp

Justin Kemp was a doubtful starter, even as Stuart MacGill expected to link up with Shane Warne at the MCG. Meanwhile, Jacques Kallis was confident of recovering for the biggest date on the Australian cricket calendar

23-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Gilchrist confident of run revival

Adam Gilchrist feels a return of his blockbusting form is not far away after a disappointing streak since the Super Series

23-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

SA selectors 'look beyond colour' for MCG

Haroon Lorgat, the South Africa selection convenor, plans to "look beyond colour" when picking the team for the crucial second Test

23-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Warne says Proteas lack imagination

Shane Warne has decided South Africa's unimaginative captaincy and their lack of bowling variety are their main weaknesses in the lead-up to the second Test

22-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Plucky rearguard efforts edge Queensland home

A breezy 77 off 66 balls by James Hopes set up Queensland before a rearguard effort steered them to a thrilling win over Western Australia in the ING Cup match at Brisbane

22-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

South African board welcomes tough anti-racism stance

South African cricket officials have welcomed new measures introduced by Australia against spectators who make racist taunts

22-Dec-2005•AFP

Australia given time to decide on 2011 World Cup bid

Ehsan Mani, ICC's president, said on Wednesday that Asia could only host the 2011 World Cup if Australia didn't make a bid for organising the mega event

22-Dec-2005•Daily News

Ranatunga questions Warne's record against India

Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lanka captain, on Thursday criticised Shane Warne

22-Dec-2005•AFP

Benaud calls on Warne to keep spinning

Richie Benaud, the former Australian captain, has urged Shane Warne to prolong his Test career until the next Ashes series in England in 2009

22-Dec-2005•AFP

McGrath comes to Ponting's defence

Glenn McGrath, Australia's fast bowler, has defended Ricky Ponting's late declaration during the fourth day's play of the Perth Test against South Africa

21-Dec-2005•Cricinfo staff

Ponting condemns racial slurs

Ricky Ponting has condemned spectators who made racist taunts to South African players during the first Test match at Perth

21-Dec-2005•AFP

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