Stage set for Durban dogfight

As Australia and South Africa kick off the second Test at Durban, the newspapers crackled with expectation:

Alex Brown writes about how the Aussies got back their swagger.

Warne was at his chirpy best, continuing his mental warfare with the Proteas. But Graeme Smith will not take all this lying down. He has mocked Warne's suggestion that the home side was trying to negate the Australian's spin bowling by preparing pitches to suit seamers.

Peter Roebuck previews the game and says the spotlight may be on the older players as they try to prevent middle age taking hold of their minds and midriffs.

Meanwhile Brett Lee's comments about Ricky Ponting has set a few tongues wagging. Brendan McArdle has drafted a letter that Steve Waugh might consider writing to Brett Lee after the bowler's recent remarks.

Also, rival captains Smith and Ricky Ponting believe the inaugural Twenty20 world championship will increase the dangers of player burnout.