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South Africa elect to bat in first Test against Pakistan

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa skipper Graeme Smith, making his 100th appearance as captain, won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against Pakistan at the Wanderers on Friday. The Proteas have kept the same side that was successful … read more »

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Cricket: South Africa face the unknown against Pakistan

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – The description of Pakistan doesn’t change. Their Test record in the last two years may point to consistency, but they remain, even according to one of their senior players, an unpredictable side. They’re also an unusual side. Their … read more »

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England v South Africa: Graeme Swann’s spin can give hosts the edge

July 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Don’t get sloppy and think you only have to turn up to win. If we are over-confident we will lose to South Africa in the three-Test series that begins on Thursday. We played well and deserved to beat Australia but … read more »

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de Lange bowls South Africa to 3-0 win

March 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Report by Andrew Fernando at Eden Park South Africa 208 for 5 (Amla 76, Morkel 41) beat New Zealand 206 (McCullum 47, de Lange 4-46) by five wickets South Africa rested their bowler of the series and three injured … read more »

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