Analysis

Six, six and out

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

02-Dec-2011•George Binoy

Ponting rides on luck towards recovery

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

02-Dec-2011•Daniel Brettig at the Gabba

A few cases of stage fright

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

01-Dec-2011•Daniel Brettig at the Gabba

Will the selectors gamble on Harbhajan?

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

25-Nov-2011•Nagraj Gollapudi

Morgan's four-day plans flawed

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

24-Nov-2011•George Dobell

Amla and Philander finish top of the class

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

22-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Aaron shows promise despite tough initiation

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

22-Nov-2011•S Aga

Young Cummins stands out for Australia

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

22-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Much to laud, much to lament

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

21-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

Two Tests not enough for a marquee series

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

21-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Can Ponting write his own Waugh story?

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

20-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

Amla finds the right tempo

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

19-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

Cummins is going places

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

19-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

SA bowlers profit from late rhythm

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

18-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

Debutant Cummins outshines Johnson

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

17-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

South Africa's collapse down to lack of patience

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

17-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

Khawaja's chance to make the starts count

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

16-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale in Johannesburg

Resilient Smith resurrects public image

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

11-Nov-2011•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Cummins' debut prospects brighten

Australia's teenage fast bowler, Patrick Cummins, could make his Test debut at the Wanderers next week after a lacklustre display from Australia's attack

11-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at Newlands

Clarke wants team to feel the pain

Nobody at Newlands will forget this Test. The 15 players in Australia's squad must try. They should learn from their terrible batting, but they must also move on. Quickly

11-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at Newlands

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Analysis

Andrew Miller

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Greg Chappell

Firdose Moonda