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Steyn charges himself up for decider

Dale Steyn has said he did not do well in the first two Tests and is hungry to turn it around in the series-deciding Test in Perth

28-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Siddle hopeful of recovering for Perth

Peter Siddle expects he will be fit for the Perth Test, but won't know for sure until he bowls and fields at training on Thursday

28-Nov-2012•Brydon Coverdale in Perth

Kleinveldt hoping to have a go in Perth

Rory Kleinveldt is banking on his performance in the second innings in Adelaide to win a place in the XI for the Perth Test

27-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

Siddle, Hilfenhaus put on ice

Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus will not bowl before the first morning of the third Test against South Africa, as Australia try to freshen up the exhausted fast bowlers

27-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig

Ponting's Ashes avenue kept open

Selection panel support for Ricky Ponting's place in the Australian Test team remains unanimous despite his failures in the series against South Africa

27-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig

Clarke backs Ponting to rebound

Michael Clarke is far less equivocal about Ricky Ponting's international future than the man himself, insisting his predecessor as leader can prosper again

26-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

Johnson, Hastings and Hazlewood called up

Mitchell Johnson has returned to Australia's Test squad for the first time in a year and has been joined by the uncapped Josh Hazlewood and John Hastings as Australia consider their bowling options for the third Test in Perth

26-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig and Brydon Coverdale

Smith holds out hope for Kallis

Jacques Kallis will play in the third Test in Perth if he is fit enough to bat and field, although he will definitely not bowl

26-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Debutant du Plessis stars in thrilling draw

The debutant Faf du Plessis helped South Africa hang on for a thrilling draw on the final day in Adelaide

26-Nov-2012•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

McLaren in South Africa squad as injury cover

Allrounder Ryan McLaren has been called up to the South Africa squad for the ongoing Test series in Australia, as cover for the injured Jacques Kallis and Vernon Philander

25-Nov-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

CSA, CA willing to discuss Boxing Day impasse

South Africa and Australia could play festive-season Tests against each other before 2021 as the boards of both countries are willing to discuss the current scheduling

25-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

Pattinson ruled out for Test summer

Pain from an unusual side and rib injury that has ruled James Pattinson out for the rest of the Test summer was so acute that Ricky Ponting revealed the 22-year-old fast bowler "could hardly breathe" after bowling on the third day in Adelaide

25-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

Bowlers keep Australia in control

Zero to one millimetre of rain is forecast for the final day in Adelaide. One millimetre can be enough to save a batsman if a bowler has overstepped the crease but it won't be sufficient to rescue South Africa in this Test

25-Nov-2012•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Ponting, Quiney wobble as Watson improves

Ricky Ponting may have only one more Test to prove his worth to Australia's 2013 Ashes campaign and Rob Quiney's brief moment in the sun appears to be over

24-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

Jacques Kallis doubtful for Perth Test

Jacques Kallis will bat in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide but the exacerbation of his hamstring injury is likely to rule him out of the third Test in Perth, starting November 30

24-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Pattinson sidelined by side pain

James Pattinson, the Australia fast bowler, may have broken down again with serious injury after he complained of side pain when taking the second new ball on the third morning of the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide

24-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

South Africa fight, but still face hefty chase

Plenty of things went right for South Africa on the third day in Adelaide but they still faced the prospect of a difficult chase as Australia led by 273 runs at stumps

24-Nov-2012•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

South Africa take small steps on road to parity

South Africa fought back in the field through Morne Morkel, dismissing Australia for 550, after which Graeme Smith led a strong response with the bat

23-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Smith hundred steers South Africa

Another day, another captain's innings. Graeme Smith's century on the second afternoon in Adelaide might not have had the elegance of Michael Clarke's double-hundred on day one, but it was no less important for his side

23-Nov-2012•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Clarke prospers with attacking intent

Michael Clarke, after his unbeaten double-century in Adelaide, has said it's his formula of "counter-attack, being positive, playing my natural game" that has helped him succeed

22-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

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