Cricket News in Brief – November 22, 2011 – Part 1
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 held their nerve to deny hosts South Africa a series victory by winning the second Test on Monday, November 21, 2011 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
After going one down in the two-match series the Australians desperately needed to win the match in order to draw the series.
Australia won the match by two wickets as they chased a tally of 310 runs to victory.
South African skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473 blames late-order batting collapse for their defeat in the second Test against rivals Australia on Monday, November 21, 2011.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hamisi-Abdallah-c61368] partnership and we needed to form one or two more partnerships that (fourth) morning. Losing four wickets in that session set us back.”
Sri Lankan captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
“I don't know what the selectors. I was appointed captain until the South Africa series so I didn't think about being sacked. But after the South Africa tour, let's see how it goes from there,” he said.
Dilshan who has led his team to three back to back series losses and is facing criticism back home where many are supporting his sacking after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 on Sunday.
The opening batsman took charge from former skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625) World Cup 2011.
Tillakaratne Dilshan blames poor batting in the fourth One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan.
The opening batsman, who is facing severe criticism for his unimpressive captaincy blamed his batsmen for the series loss in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/United-Arab-Emirates-c3033 (UAE) against Pakistan.
"It's unbelievable to lose seven wickets for 20 odd runs. As a captain I can't do anything to change the players' game. As a team unit we have to take responsibility.” Dilshan insisted.
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