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Swann takes five on day of toil

Graeme Swann chiselled away with skill and diligence to claim a richly deserved five-wicket haul, but South Africa's lower-order took the honours on an attritional second day at Centurion

17-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

England 'messed up' - Swann

Graeme Swann admitted England had "messed it up" with their use of the review system

16-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

Majola lauds Ntini's 100th Test

Gerald Majola has hailed Makhaya Ntini's career as the fast bowler reached 100 Test caps in the opening encounter against England in Centurion

16-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Centurion

Classy Kallis underpins South Africa

Jacques Kallis's participation in this Test was in such doubt last week that South Africa packed him off to an oxygen chamber to hasten his recovery from a rib fracture

16-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

South Africa's trailblazer

Makhaya Ntini plays his 100th Test at Centurion against England and Cricinfo looks at the highlights and difficulties of his marathon journey

16-Dec-2009•Sahil Dutta

Captains sceptical about use of reviews

The ICC claims the majority of players are in support of the umpire decision review system (UDRS), but judging by the evidence from the England and South Africa camps ahead of their Test series, they still have some convincing to do

15-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

A battle of pride and preconceptions

England and South Africa come head-to-head in a contest that could yet prove to be the most compelling series of the year

15-Dec-2009•The Preview by Andrew Miller

Smith unfazed by long Test hiatus

The South Africans will have to remind themselves what game they are playing on Wednesday. White clothes, red balls and attacking fields ... that would be Test cricket, then

15-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

Strauss calls for controlled aggression

Like the massive Highveld thunderstorms in this part of the world, the pre-series atmosphere is thick with anticipation at Centurion

15-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

Nothing to separate the closest of rivals

The recently deposed No. 1 side in the world, and one of the many pretenders to the crown. This four-match series has the ingredients to be a cracking contest

15-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Centurion

Kallis set to play at Centurion

Jacques Kallis will line up for South Africa in the opening Test against England after the hosts confirmed his presence by releasing three players from their 15-man squad to play franchise cricket

14-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Centurion

Broad gets his priorities straight

For the second year running Stuart Broad has shown where his priorities lie after shunning the potential riches of the IPL to concentrate on his England career.

14-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Centurion

James Tredwell drafted into Test squad

James Tredwell, the uncapped Kent offspinner, has been added to England's Test squad as cover for Graeme Swann

14-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Giles wants England to stand up to South African 'bullies'

Ashley Giles, England's selector and former left-arm spinner, had urged England to stand up the South Africans when the Test series begins on Wednesday

13-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Kallis likely to play at Centurion

Jacques Kallis appears to be winning his fitness battle to play some part in the first Test against England although he remains extremely doubtful to bowl at Centurion Park.

13-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Potchefstroom

Smith warns Pietersen faces hostile crowds

Graeme Smith, the South African captain, has warned Kevin Pietersen he faces a hostile reception when the first Test begins at Centurion on Wednesday

13-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Strauss pleased with Anderson's workout

Andrew Strauss has said he is confident that strike bowler James Anderson will be fit for the first Test at Centurion.

13-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Ntini relishes prospect of 100th cap

At Centurion on Wednesday, an African icon will reach a very special milestone

13-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Potchefstroom

Sidebottom shines to press Test claims

James Anderson was the focus of attention as England wound up their four days of practice at East London, but Ryan Sidebottom was the most impressive bowler on show

12-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff

Mickey Arthur happy with South Africa's options

Mickey Arthur, the South Africa coach, is confident his squad has the depth to cover for Jacques Kallis should the allrounder fail to recover from his fractured rib.

11-Dec-2009•Andrew McGlashan in Potchefstroom

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