Can the Aussies be world number ones?
Stephan Shemilt and Jimmy Smallwood, writing for the BBC, ask whether Michael Clarke's side can continue their five-series winning spree to claim top ranking
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
The first Test match between Australia and South Africa starts on November 9. Stephan Shemilt and Jimmy Smallwood, writing for the BBC, ask whether Michael Clarke's side can continue their five-series winning spree to claim top ranking.
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