Watson’s tactics helped in destroying Oz team: Philander

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 13:03

South Africa debutant Vernon Philander, who destroyed Australia with a phenomenal 5-15, which gave him overall figures of 8-78 for the match and left the tourists all out for 47, was inspired by none other than Shane Watson.

Calls for heads after Australia crushed

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:35

Australian cricket must make ruthless decisions about its aging side in the wake of the team`s shattering defeat to South Africa in three days in Cape Town, Australian newspapers said on Saturday.

When Taylor woke up in the middle of night due to OZ collapse

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 11:20

His phone kept buzzing in the wee hours of the morning when Australia were being annihilated by South African bowlers in Cape Town and Mark Taylor could not believe what he saw when he turned on the television.

Australia batting was `disgraceful`, says Clarke

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 09:48

Australia captain Michael Clarke described his team`s batting as "disgraceful and unacceptable" after they were bowled out for 47 in the first Test against South Africa on Thursday.

Uncanny Test unfolds between Australia, SA

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 08:41

Australia`s last wicket pair saved their team from being bowled out for the lowest total in Test history as both teams collapsed on an extraordinary second day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands.

Cape Town Test: Watson's 5-17 helps Aussies dismiss Proteas for 96

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 19:24

Shane Watson took 5-17 in a devastating five-over spell after lunch as Australia ripped South Africa out for 96 for a 188-run first-innings lead on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.

Australian bowlers need to step up to stay alive in Cape Town Test: Clarke

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 10:47

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that the team’s bowlers need to hit the right areas and the fielders need to hang on to the catches to stay alive in the first Test against South Africa at Cape Town.

Watson aims to bowl during Cape Town Test against South Africa

Last Updated: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 12:28

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who has been struggling with back spasms, says that he will be fit to bowl at full capacity in the first Test against South Africa, which starts in Cape Town on Wednesday.