Kallis draws positives
Region: South Africa"The captaincy was a tough job but it was made easier by the guys giving advice all around," Jacques Kallis said. "The guys played well from the start and the whole series (both home and away) is probably a fair reflectio... more
Views: 668Symonds defended over bar report
Region: South Africa"Based on our inquiries today and information we have received, there was nothing to indicate that what took place was outside of acceptable team boundaries," said Queensland Cricket chief executive Graham Dixon. "The pla... more
Views: 571Majola lauds SA for high ranking
Region: South Africa"This is a remarkable achievement, coming on top of the Proteas' best season ever in 2008 when they won in all conditions at home and abroad," said Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola. "The six-match home and away seri... more
Views: 613Gould, Hill added to umpire panel
Region: QatarFormer Sussex wicketkeeper Ian Gould said: "I am delighted to have been selected on to the elite panel. "I believe that having played cricket at a high level for 21 years I understand the game from the players' point of v... more
Views: 920Smith returns for Proteas
Region: South AfricaConvener of selectors Mike Procter said: "We have kept faith with the squad that won their series in Australia and brought back Graeme Smith now that he is over his injuries. "It is possible that we will add other players... more
Views: 630Ponting: 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: 644DeVillers: 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: 674Proteas 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
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