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Australia take big lead on curtailed day

A dazzling century from AB de Villiers - his eighth, in his 50th Test - entertained the faithful on Fanatical Fans Day, but it was Australia that continued to dominate the opening Test at the Wanderers

28-Feb-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Century yet to sink in for debutant North

Cricket throws up a lot of pointless statistics that are forgotten as quickly as they are uncovered but a century on Test debut is the type of record that will be remembered forever

27-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Series could be a tale of the tails - Kallis

Jacques Kallis has predicted the series could come down to a battle of the tails after Australia's final five pairs contributed over 60% of their total in the first innings

27-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

10,000 Test runs for Kallis

Jacques Kallis has become the eighth batsman to 10,000 Test runs after achieving the record on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers

27-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Three from three but no hat-trick

Brydon Coverdale presents the Plays of the day from the second day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia

27-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

North and Johnson give Australia the upper hand

A superb century on debut from Marcus North and a thrilling boundary-filled innings from Mitchell Johnson allowed Australia to take charge of the opening Test

27-Feb-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Clark swings closer to county stint

Stuart Clark could be the beneficiary of southern English hospitality in his bid to return to full fitness for the Ashes series

27-Feb-2009•Alex Brown

McGain should be testing South Africa - Warne

Shane Warne has expressed disappointment at the omission of Bryce McGain for the first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg

27-Feb-2009•Alex Brown

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

Resilient Australia weaken South Africa's hold

South Africa started brightly, with three wickets in swing-friendly conditions, but Australia made stirring riposte led by Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke

26-Feb-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Unlucky McGain misses out again

Bryce McGain has missed out on a spot in Australia's attack for the Test in Johannesburg, where Ricky Ponting hopes Peter Siddle can step into the Stuart Clark role

25-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Australia opt for all-pace attack

Australia enter the series hanging on by a fingernail to their No. 1 Test ranking

25-Feb-2009•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

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

Smith and Ponting get their heads around referrals

Australia and South Africa will be given their first taste of the referral system at the Wanderers on Thursday and both captains said they hoped it would at least eliminate the most obvious umpiring errors

25-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Clock ticking on Clarke's back injury

Michael Clarke hopes he has until the morning of Thursday's first Test against South Africa to prove he is ready to play

25-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

de Villiers anticipates bowler-friendly pitches

AB de Villiers has predicted a tough time for batsmen from both sides in the Test series that begins in Johannesburg on Thursday

24-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Boon wants fellow selectors to trust current squad

David Boon believes his selection panel must show faith in a core group of players during Australia's rebuilding phase

24-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

Kallis won't be dropped, says Arthur

Mickey Arthur, the South African coach, has said that Jacques Kallis isn't in danger of being dropped for the first Test against Australia in Johannesburg to make way for Ashwell Prince

24-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

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