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Langer dismisses fears of early retirement

Justin Langer may be forced into retirement if doctors discover any long-term damage from the head injury he sustained during the final Test in South Africa

06-Apr-2006•AFP & Cricinfo staff

South Africa didn't deserve to win, says Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes that South Africa didn't deserve to win any of the six Tests the two teams have played over the last four months in Australia and South Africa

05-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Lee and Kasprowicz steal two-wicket thriller

Brett Lee and Michael Kasprowicz buried their Ashes nightmares with a 19-run eighth-wicket partnership to secure a gripping victory and earn a 3-0 cleansweep against South Africa

04-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Peter English

Langer unlikely to bat on final day

It is still not certain whether Justin Langer will bat on the final day of the Johannesburg Test, even though the match itself looks like going down to the wire

03-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Ntini and Martyn set up thrilling final day

Both teams face a nervous wait for the conclusion of a pulsating final Test as Damien Martyn's unbeaten 93 crept Australia to within 44 of their target with four wickets left

03-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Peter English

More catching controversy

The controversy over catches continued to haunt the third Test between South Africa and Australia after Brett Lee was ruled not out even when Boeta Dippenaar claimed a catch

03-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Boucher knock gives South Africa the edge

Australia will have to chase at least 284 for a 3-0 cleansweep after South Africa spent most of the day building a hugely competitive lead in an absorbing contest

02-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Peter English

Hussey irked at stump mikes

Mike Hussey has said Australia were disappointed that pitch microphones had not been turned off between deliveries during the first two Tests in South Africa

02-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Scans clear Langer of serious injury

Justin Langer has undergone scans in hospital after being struck on the head by Makhaya Ntini and suffering concussion, but has been cleared of serious injury

01-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

South Africa eye lead despite Hussey rescue act

A lower-order push led by Michael Hussey limited the damage of Makhaya Ntini's five-wicket demolition on a frenetic second day at Johannesburg

01-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Peter English

'Hayden's not the type to cheat' - Kallis

Jacques Kallis and Adam Gilchrist stood by Matthew Hayden and refused to accuse him of cheating after Hayden had controversially claimed a catch

01-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson concerned at Australia's future

Bob Simpson, the former Australia captain and coach, has stated that Australia's dominance in the past decade might have a detrimental affect on their future

31-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Prince leads South Africa recovery

Brett Lee struck the crucial blow of Jacques Kallis as Australia's bowlers continued to dominate the first day of the third Test at Johannesburg. At tea South Africa were 140 for 4

31-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Peter English

Smith ruled out for final Test

Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, has been ruled out of the final Test against Australia after damaging his right ring finger during practice at the Wanderers

30-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

South Africa unhappy over playing in poor light

Brian Basson, the United Cricket Board's operations director, has said that South Africa are unhappy with the way umpires Steve Bucknor and Billy Doctrove applied the bad light laws

30-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Australia aim to keep supremacy over South Africa

Australia will aim to maintain their supremacy over South Africa when they play a "dead rubber" third Test starting at the Wanderers Stadium Friday

30-Mar-2006

Ponting increases lead at No. 1

Ricky Ponting has pulled further ahead at the top of the Test batting rankings

29-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Ponting sends out Ashes warning

Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, feels that Australia are better prepared now to reclaim the Ashes which they surrendered last year, after their 2-0 series-clinching win at Durban

29-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Amla and Steyn added to Test squad

Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn have been added to South Africa's squad for the third and final Test against Australia at the Wanderers which starts on Friday

28-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Andre Nel in trouble over Gilchrist row

Andre Nel may be summoned to appear in front of the match referee following his altercation with Adam Gilchrist on the fourth afternoon at Kingsmead

28-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

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