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South Africa Archive
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The Cricket Blog’s 2011 Team of the Year
Posted on January 4, 2012 | 2 Comments2012 has already got off to a blistering start with heaps of runs in South Africa and Australia. Before we come to that, however, we’re going to take a quick... -
A look back at 2011
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsWith the year drawing to a close, we’ve decided to take a look back at it and pick out our moments and performers of the past 365 days. It’s largely... -
Is Philander the final piece of the jigsaw for South Africa?
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsVernon Philander has 24 Test wickets from three Tests at an average of 12.37, which is incredible. But what is more incredible is that he was never picked for South... -
Two Tests – just what cricket needed?
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 3 CommentsIn almost every report of the recently concluded series between South Africa and Australia it has been lamented that there were only two Test matches. The miniseries between the two... -
Test cricket is still alive!
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No CommentsWho says that Test cricket is dying? Those who missed the Test series between South Africa and Australia (where were you?) may think otherwise, but those who tuned in will... -
Australia vs South Africa –Test match classics
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsSince South Africa’s readmission to international cricket they have featured in some amazing nail biting matches against Australia. Last week’s fixture at Newlands was only the latest in a long... -
Cricket continues unaffected by spot fixing scandal
Posted on November 14, 2011 | 1 CommentCricket last week explored the sublime having succumbed to the ridiculous the week before. As three men familiarised themselves with the British prison system, South Africa and Australia played out...