Warner is ready for round two against the South Africans on November 22
Despite only making four runs in the first Test against South Africa, Australia opening batsman David Warner has called on the Proteas’ pace trio of Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel to showcase everything they have in the last two Test matches at Adelaide and Perth.
Clarke believes he can use the lessons he learnt last year to beat South Africa this time
Australia batsman Michael Clarke has revealed that he believes his path to securing his position as captain truly begun during the national team’s tour of South Africa in November 2011.
Warner has caused South Africa a lot of problems in the past
South Africa speed demon Dale Steyn has acknowledged the amount of damage Australia openers David Warner and Ed Cowan are capable of inflicting upon the national team throughout the three-Test series.
Ponting has been in sublime form in the past couple of Sheffield Shield matches for Tasmania
South Africa all-rounder Johan Botha has labelled veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting as top class when it comes to playing pace bowling, but added that he has to be able to pick up all the different variations and length deliveries the Proteas pace attack will bowl at him during the upcoming three-Test series.
Pattinson knows that this tour will be challenging for both the batsmen and the bowlers
Australia pace bowler James Pattinson has admitted that the batting depth of the current South Africa squad is more much “daunting” than he thought it would be, now that Jean Paul Duminy is set to come in at number seven.
Latham will be looking to take full advantage of this opportunity
Young New Zealand batsman Tom Latham has been given an opportunity to secure a spot for himself at the top of the order after opener Martin Guptill was rested for the team’s ODI series against Sri Lanka.
McGrath believes Amla will cause Australia the most problems if he is not removed early
With Australia’s home series against South Africa rapidly approaching, pace legend Glenn McGrath had offered some advice to the team, stating that their main concern should be dismissing Proteas batsman Hashim Amla as early as possible.
De Mel believes it is time for a change in the Sri Lanka Twenty20 squad
Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel has announced that the national selection committee are considering making a fresh, new-look Twenty20 squad that will fully revolve around younger talents.
Jayawardene felt dejected after letting the World Twenty20 trophy slip through his hands
Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his team cracked under the pressure during the finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 against the West Indies.
