Ricky Ponting has the unanimous backing of selectors as he searches for runs to save his Test career and will play in the series decider against South Africa, coach Mickey Arthur said Tuesday.

The fo

Debutant Faf du Plessis batted throughout the final day for a defiant unbeaten century to guide South Africa to a thrilling draw against Australia in the second Adelaide Test on Monday.

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Skipper Michael Clarke said Australia are well placed in the run-up to this week's final Perth Test despite having to settle for a draw against South Africa in the second Test Monday.

The Australians

Australian skipper Michael Clarke Wednesday denied any rift with vice-captain Shane Watson as the all-rounder was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa.

Watson has been troubled by a calf

Allrounder Shane Watson's chances of playing in Australia's second cricket test against South Africa appear to be fading after he admitted he is unlikely to be able to bowl.

Watson batted in the nets

Skipper Graeme Smith said South Africa had a few things to work on before next week's second Adelaide Test after fighting for a draw with Australia in the Gabba opener on Tuesday.

The top-rated Prote

Michael Clarke's rich vein of form continued with another big innings which threatened to give Australia an outside chance of beating South Africa in the first Gabba Test.

Skipper Clarke ripped apart

Majestic Michael Clarke unfurled another double century and opener Ed Cowan scored his first Test hundred as Australia batted South Africa out of the opening Brisbane Test on Monday.

Clarke produced

South Africa were on track to end Australia's unbeaten 24-year Test run at the Gabba after dominating the third day's play in the opening Test on Sunday.

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Jacques Kallis took some blame for South African teammate Hashim Amla not challenging his dismissal and missing out on a possible bigger score against Australia in the first Test on Sunday.

Amla had