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Test ratings tell a tale of disarray
IGNORE FOR now the ball-tampering fiasco and the resultant suspensions, Australia was outplayed at almost every turn in South Africa. KEN PIESSE rates the players. More »
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Test thrashing complete in 80 minutes
A MASSIVE 492 runs... the biggest winning margin by a South African XI against Australia was in the end almost an inconsequential, as KEN PIESSE reports from Johannesburg. More »
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It’s not a war, says elder statesman
SLEDGING IS an even bigger threat to cricket's well being than ball tampering, according to the iconic Dr Ali Bacher. KEN PIESSE spent an hour with South African cricket's renaissance man. More »
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Proteas accused of laying trap for Warner
SOUTH AFRICA have a lot to answer for over the ill-feeling that has marred Australia’s tour and should say sorry, according to a former Australian star. RON REED reports. More »
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Ball tampering gets raised again
NEW ball-tampering allegations, this time against South Africa, have been raised in Johannesburg as the most acrimonious Test series since Bodyline goes into its final hours. KEN PIESSE, on the spot in Johannesburg, reports: AS Australia’s top order was being ... More »
Big questions for Australian cricket
OUT OF the wreck of Australia's derailed South African campaign could come some valuable lessons on and off the field after Tim Paine's patched up top order was blown away on Saturday in Johannesburg. KEN PIESSE reports. More »
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Not good enough, David. Not nearly.
MORE NEGATIVE backlash has followed the latest attempt to clear the air over cricket’s great cheating scandal, says Chief Writer RON REED. More »
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Aussies fight hard but face a mighty tough Test ahead
AUSTRALIA was gallant in the field without Mitchell Starc but could yet forfeit the final Test in Johannesburg in four days, reports KEN PIESSE: LIFE AFTER Steve Smith is going to be tough. Australia’s bloodstained final fortnight of its campaign here is headi... More »
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Costliest penalties ever – but it’s not forever
THE WEEK THAT WAS: The cricket cheats got their right whack but that doesn’t mean there will be no forgiveness down the track, says Chief Writer RON REED. More »
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Jeff’s View – March 31
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Darren Lehmann bows out in tears
ANOTHER day, another casualty, this time Darren Lehmann. KEN PIESSE reports from Johannesburg. More »
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It’s time to restore trust in sport
CHERYL CRITCHLEY says sports fans are fast losing faith in those they should be able to look up to. More »