Analysis

Australia's bowling, so unthreatening during the Ashes last summer, appears to be rediscovering its elements of mystery, danger and excitement with a trio of bewitching debuts in the space of six Test matches.

Brad Haddin's 80 was equal parts daring and discretion and showed that he can be a valuable lieutenant to Michael Clarke

Plays of the Day from the second ODI between India and West Indies in Visakhapatnam

Ponting had several fortunate moments on his way to an unbeaten half-century that could be the trigger he's been waiting for to revive his form

Michael Clarke and Ross Taylor are new leaders with talent, but on the first day of the series each had moments to forget as their sides edged nervously into action

Harbhajan Singh has done little in the Ranji Trophy to warrant a recall, but will the selectors still opt for his experience in Australia?

David Morgan's proposals for one-day cricket are sound but his County Championship plan tries to fix something that isn't broken

Marks out of ten for South Africa following the 2011-12 tour of South Africa

Varun Aaron may have had a tough first day of Test cricket, but his pace and other attributes could serve him well in more helpful conditions

Marks out of ten for Australia following the 2011-12 tour of South Africa

With the ball, South Africa were incisive at some times, ineffectual at others; the batting was consistent but not without question marks of its own

Scheduling a two-Test series between Australia and South Africa, rivals with a rollicking recent history, was madness. And as a result, the series has no winner

Ricky Ponting was under immense pressure on the fourth day in Johannesburg. His response was a sight to behold

Hashim Amla has been a rarity in this series: a batsman prepared to play with the right blend of caution and intent to fashion a Test innings

Pat Cummins has been Australia's best bowler in this Test

Dale Steyn has said South Africa's bowling effort in Johannesburg was inconsistent in the morning session but improved as the day went on

Australia's fast-bowling future was on display during the first day at the Wanderers. It's just not clear how much of it

The hosts played reckless shots and lost six wickets for 25 runs after tea at the Wanderers. Jacques Kallis says it may be due to difficulties in adjusting from the limited-overs formats

Australia are hopeful Shaun Marsh will be fit for the first Test against New Zealand, which starts on December 1, so Usman Khawaja needs to make the most of his opportunity at the Wanderers

His raised arms, beaming face and slightly moist eyes showed the feelings of a man who believed he had taken a giant step to winning a match and a small one towards winning the trust of a nation