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North Test material

North Test material

Marcus North spent the last three days laying claims to a spot in Australia's Test squad

23-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

North boosts Test prospects in draw

North boosts Test prospects in draw

Marcus North has provided Australia with one answer to their selection problems before the first Test in Johannesburg, which starts on February 26

22-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

Centurion Katich warms up for Steyn threat

Centurion Katich warms up for Steyn threat

Simon Katich knows that when Thursday rolls around and he is facing the new ball against Dale Steyn at the Wanderers, his task will be as difficult as anything he has come up against since his return to the Test team nine months ago

22-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

North stakes claim for Test spot

North stakes claim for Test spot

Marcus North won the battle of Australia's potential Test No. 6s but it was Simon Katich and Ricky Ponting who really enjoyed some pressure-free batting practice

21-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

Back injury healing well - Clarke

Back injury healing well - Clarke

Michael Clarke is confident his latest back injury is improving but Australia cannot expect him to take much of a bowling load if he plays next week's first Test

20-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

Katich impressed by 'mature' Hughes

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

Khan and Kuhn make Australians toil

Khan and Kuhn make Australians toil

Australia's first day of cricket on their tour of South Africa didn't so much answer questions as raise more of them

20-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

Australia aim to acclimatise

Australia aim to acclimatise

As preparation for a crucial Test series goes it's not ideal, so Australia's only warm-up game ahead of the first Test in Johannesburg will be a vital step as they aim to cling on to the No. 1 ranking that they now hold by their fingernails

19-Feb-2009•Brydon Coverdale in Potchefstroom

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