Ponting: Batsmen let us down
Region: South AfricaRicky Ponting said "so poor it just didn't give us a chance to compete in the game". "Two-hundred and nine on that wicket, sure it did a little bit for most of that first day but I think we showed even in Durban and Johan... more
Views: 718"Opening day paved way for win"
Region: South Africa"It's probably a fair reflection on how cricket has gone," said Jacques Kallis. "The Australians played some really good cricket, and put us under pressure from the start. "There are a lot of reasons for that, but I'm su... more
Views: 645DeVillers: Harris holds the key
Region: South Africa"It was a truly special day for me," AB de Villiers said. "Obviously scoring a hundred here at a special ground, Newlands, and in front of this unbelievable crowd was just really amazing. "It was tough today, there was a ... more
Views: 541Prince revels in opening role
Region: South Africa"I'm pretty happy obviously, to be back in the team and to be making a contribution," Centurion Ashwell Prince said. "I think yesterday at the start of the innings I was a bit like a new opening batsman I think I played a... more
Views: 675Proteas attack on a high
Region: South Africa"The wicket is pretty flat, but we knew that if we bowled well and were patient things would happen for us throughout the day," said Paul Harris. "The wicket is slow, and there is not a lot of movement. But if you are pat... more
Views: 578Kallis calm as third Test looms
Region: South Africa"I think he (Prince) had his reasons and his views why he didn't want the captaincy," said Jacques Kallis. "Obviously he was offered it first and he turned that down and then they phoned me and said would I do it for the ... more
Views: 554Ponting targets clean sweep
Region: South Africa"It's really important to me, as captain of the side, and more so with a lot of younger guys around," Ricky Ponting said. "I've been letting them know they can't take anything for granted in this game. "I got to most of ... more
Views: 580"Symmo not ready for Test return"
Region: Australia"The guys that are currently in the Australian team in South Africa are doing the job in Test cricket," said Queensland coach Trevor Barsby. "He probably hasn't scored enough runs to push his barrow." "Probably a few mor... more
Views: 655Hussey not worried of SA selection
Region: Australia"Look, from my point of view, and our team's point of view, I don't think we really try to focus on them too much," Michael Hussey said. "We'll do our strong preparation on their new players coming in and make sure we hav... more
Views: 639Arthur aims to curb Johnson threat
Region: South Africa"It will be interesting to see how Johnson goes against two left-handers at the top of the order," South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said. "It might force him to change his tactics. "He's pulled the rug out from under our ... more
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