Smith surprised by Ponting decision
Region: South Africa"It is a bit unusual for Australia to bowl first in big games," said Graeme Smith said afterwards. "But once we posted 317, we were always confident. "At 129 for nought, we were a little bit nervous, but the boys did real... more
Views: 817Smith delighted with Proteas response
Region: South Africa"I think Friday we were outplayed, we knew that and we knew were capable of it," said the South Africa captain, Graeme Smith. "I thought we really prepared well for Friday and we just let ourselves down. "Today we want... more
Views: 641Ponting hails bowlers after win
Region: South Africa"I thought it was a good performance," Australia captain Ricky Ponting said. "I thought that we just maybe made an over-par score on that wicket. "The ground here is so small and so fast, so it was going to be a competiti... more
Views: 780Parnell youngest to get a contract
Region: South Africa"At 19 years old, Wayne Parnell is the youngest player to be awarded a CSA contract and there are very good reasons for this," Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola said. "Wayne has come through the CSA structures since ... more
Views: 873Lee set for pay cut in CA contract
Region: Australia"Mitchell Johnson will be the big mover in Australia's new contract rankings and is closing in on the cherished mantle of the nation's highest-paid player," said 'The Courier Mail'. "Boom quick Johnson, not in the top fou... more
Views: 881Smith likely to play in ODI series
Region: South Africa"Graeme has resumed batting. He has had some throw-downs in the nets and he is progressing," said team spokesman Michael Owen-Smith. "We'll just have to assess him when he gets to Durban early this week," Owen-Smith said. more
Views: 733Botha hails key Proteas duo
Region: South AfricaJohan Botha said: "He's done it many times before and he just showed us again tonight that he's probably our best finisher with Albie. "He deserves his place in the team and has a lot of input off the field as well which ... more
Views: 579Botha hails newcomers' efforts
Region: South Africa"It went really nicely for me and for the team tonight," South Africa captain Johan Botha said. "All the guys who came in did really well. "They deserved a chance after their domestic performances and have given the selec... more
Views: 618Nel shuns Proteas to join Surrey
Region: South Africa"I am delighted to be joining Surrey as I enter a new phase of my career," said South African fast bowler Andre Nel. "I have had a number of fantastic experiences here in the UK with South Africa, Northamptonshire and Es... more
Views: 676"Hand over referrals to umpires"
Region: Jamaica"It is my opinion that it is the umpires on the field, they're the ones who should be asking these questions," said the 62-year-old Steve Bucknor. "Not the batsman, not the bowler. We know when the decisions are tough and... more
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