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Johnson's magnificent seven stun South Africa

Johnson's magnificent seven stun South Africa

Mitchell Johnson ruined South Africa's brave pushes for safety with a dramatic seven-wicket haul as the visitors spluttered to 8 for 243

18-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Peter English

Langer says Hayden 'not sure' on retirement

Langer says Hayden 'not sure' on retirement

Matthew Hayden's failure at the WACA on Wednesday has raised further doubts over his international future

17-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Katich reacquaints himself with the WACA

Katich reacquaints himself with the WACA

Cricinfo presents Plays of the Day from the first day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

17-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Duck, duck, goose?

Duck, duck, goose?

Cricinfo presents Plays of the Day from the first day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

17-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Opening exchanges live up to the hype

Opening exchanges live up to the hype

In an absorbing tug-o-war South Africa and Australia were eyeballing each other, with the hosts reaching 9 for 341 on the first day

17-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Peter English

Teams go for spin but Steyn the key

Teams go for spin but Steyn the key

Dale Steyn and his fast-bowling colleagues have attracted all the attention but both teams have taken a conservative approach by leaning towards including a spinner on the bouncy WACA pitch

16-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Calm Smith shakes off mind games

Calm Smith shakes off mind games

Last time South Africa visited Australia for Tests Graeme Smith tried to talk the series up as an action-packed thriller that might just have a surprise ending

16-Dec-2008•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Australia face major challenge at home

Australia face major challenge at home

Preview of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth

16-Dec-2008•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale in Perth

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