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Ponting tempts South Africa to chase another miracle

Ricky Ponting is not known for his generosity to opposition teams but his sporting declaration has set up a fascinating final day at the SCG, where South Africa need 314 more runs with nine wickets in hand

06-Jan-2009•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

Gibbs completes his rehab

Herschelle Gibbs has completed his rehabilitation programme and is now preparing to leave for the one-day series in Australia

05-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

'The game's not finished yet' - Boucher

Mark Boucher has stirred memories of one of Australia's most famous collapses in the hope they will offer a repeat performance to keep South Africa in the third Test

05-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Contrasting fortunes for the newbies

Cricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG

05-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Siddle's five gives Australia the edge

Peter Siddle's first five-wicket haul in Tests halted a familiar third-day fightback from South Africa, who with the exception of Mark Boucher and Morne Morkel, finally showed signs of tiring at the end of a whirlwind series

05-Jan-2009•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

Clark backs inexperienced fast men

Australia lost the series 2-0 to South Africa going in to the final match in Sydney but Clark felt the team would bounce back just as it had after the Ashes loss in 2005

04-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

$Smith out for six weeks after fracturing left hand$

Smith out for six weeks after fracturing left hand

South Africa's chances of claiming a 3-0 victory over Australia may have fractured with Graeme Smith's left hand. Smith became the first victim of a cracking pitch when a Mitchell Johnson delivery surprised the captain, cutting back and striking the knuck

04-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

Rousing reception for debutant Doug

Cricinfo presents the plays of the day from day two of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG

04-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

South Africa steady after Clarke ton

If the first day at the SCG was déjà vu then the second was déjà vu all over again. Michael Clarke's tenth Test century and some vigorous tail-wagging put Australia on top before their bowlers landed a couple of late blows - one to the scorecard and one t

04-Jan-2009•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

South Africa aim for first-innings advantage

South Africa finished a strong first day with six Australian wickets but already their thoughts are turning to producing a significant total to limit the difficulties in the fourth innings

03-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

A newbie in a happy daze, and SCG in the pink

Cricinfo rewinds the Plays of the day from the opening day of the SCG Test between Australia and South Africa

03-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Jaques prepares to return from back injury

Phil Jaques is preparing for a state comeback by the end of January after a lay-off due to back surgery, and he hopes to win a spot for Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa

03-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

South Africa on top despite Clarke's fight

There was more than a hint of déjà vu at the SCG, where Australia's top order spluttered against a probing South Africa before looking to Michael Clarke for a rescue mission on a slow-moving first day

02-Jan-2009•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

Excited Bollinger wants to keep it simple

Doug Bollinger is fast, swings the new and old ball and takes wickets regularly, especially at the SCG

02-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Smith to play through the pain

Graeme Smith will fight through the pain of a debilitating elbow injury for one more match in the hope he can take South Africa to a 3-0 victory over Australia - and be fit for the return series next month

02-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Celebrating SA won't suffer hangover

Australia have broken with tradition by picking two left-arm fast bowlers after Doug Bollinger was chosen to make his debut in the third Test against South Africa on Saturday

02-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Dead rubber is full of life

Cricinfo's preview of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney

01-Jan-2009•Peter English at the SCG

Hussey and Lee slip down rankings

Australia's current problems have been reflected by the latest ICC rankings which show three key players have slipped down the lists

01-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

Elbow injury keeps Smith out of one-day series

Graeme Smith, the South Africa captain, will miss this month's one-day series against Australia because of an ongoing elbow injury, coach Mickey Arthur said

01-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

Hayden quiet on retirement talk

Matthew Hayden has admitted he has not considered retirement despite growing speculation over his career following an extended lean spell

01-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

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