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The 'Ponting Age' has truly begun

The headwear gave them away. Ricky Ponting and Phillip Hughes sat together after Australia's win in Durban and the most obvious sign of the generational gap that divides them was the state of their baggy green caps

10-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

South Africa face uphill battle

The situation is not pretty for South Africa. There are two days to play, they have a 506-run deficit, their captain Graeme Smith won't come out at the top of the innings as he nurses a fractured hand and rain is unlikely to save them

08-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Durban

Hughes and Katich give Australia a solid platform

Hundreds from Phillip Hughes and Simon Katich helped Australia to 303 for 4 on the opening day of the second Test in Durban

06-Mar-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown

Feisty Hughes makes his mark

That Hughes went on to post 75 in his second Test innings was a credit to his determination. His runs didn't come easily, nor prettily, but it was impossible to look away during his 159-minute innings

01-Mar-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Scrapping South Africa keep game in balance

The first Test of a high-profile series between South Africa and Australia was heading for a gripping finish after both teams ended up on just about even terms

01-Mar-2009•The Bulletin by Jamie Alter

Steyn blames long break for Australia's escape

Taking a break is always enjoyable, but the long hiatus from first-class cricket did take its toll on the South African bowlers on the first day in Johannesburg

26-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

The 'cap' runneth over

Brydon Coverdale presents the plays of the day from the first day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg

26-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Hussey backs North to deliver

Marcus North will add not only a strong batting presence at No. 6 but also a handy offspin option, a solid first slip fieldsman, and a smart cricketing brain

25-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Hughes cool and calm ahead of debut

Philiip Hughes, certain to make his Test debut against South Africa at the Wanderers, is cool

24-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Katich impressed by 'mature' Hughes

Simon Katich is impressed with Phillip Hughes' maturity ahead of his first Test for Australia

20-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

South Africa spy on Hughes

Phillip Hughes might feel he is part of a reality TV show during Australia's tour game in Potchefstroom from Friday

17-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

It's on for young and old

Phillip Hughes and Bryce McGain are looming as the pivotal members of the Australian touring squad for South Africa

16-Feb-2009•Alex Brown

Middlesex sign Australian opener

Middlesex have signed Australian left-hand opening batsman Phillip Hughes for the 2009 season

13-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

Farmer's son hits the big time

Australia's new Test opener Phillip Hughes is a quietly-spoken country kid and a positive-scoring, free-flowing batsman, albeit with a technique that is not to everyone's taste

05-Feb-2009•Alex Brown

Hughes, McGain and North get call-ups

The uncapped trio of Phillip Hughes, Bryce McGain and Marcus North have been added to an already green Australian line-up for the three-Test tour of South Africa

04-Feb-2009•Alex Brown and Brydon Coverdale

Klinger and Hughes take out awards

Michael Klinger and Phillip Hughes, the two leading run scorers in the Sheffield Shield this season, have both been honoured at the Allan Border Medal night in Melbourne for their outstanding form

03-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale

Waugh questions Ponting rest plan

Steve Waugh has questioned whether Ricky Ponting should rest from the remainder of the one-day series against New Zealand to allow him to be as fresh as possible for this month's tour of South Africa

02-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale

Hughes rolls on as Blues take charge

Phillip Hughes strengthened his case to tour South Africa with an unbeaten 82 but Phil Jaques failed again as New South Wales built a commanding lead in Newcastle

01-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

Hughes stands tall for South Africa tour with 151

Phillip Hughes shone with a perfectly timed 151 against Tasmania

30-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

Katich lets Jaques and Hughes open for NSW

Simon Katich, the Australia opener, will drop down the order for New South Wales

15-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

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