Michael Clarke lavishes praise on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins and Ricky Ponting – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, the Australian skipper, was over the moon after his side levelled the series against South Africa by defeating the Proteas in the second Test match on Monday, November 21, 2011.
The game, which was played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, saw the touring Australian roster steal a two wicket win over the hosts, as the Test series concluded with a win for each side.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377, for
playing their part in the win.
Expressing his views at the match presentation, Clarke said, “What a performance today. I am proud of the boys. It is about now managing Cummins and making sure he becomes one of the all-time greats. Tremendous
courage and great batting from Ponting, it is great to have him around.”
Cummins ripped through the South African batting brigade in the second innings and restricted their lead to 310. The Australian pace machine claimed six wickets in the second innings and was declared Man
of the Match.
On the other hand, Ponting showed that he still has a lot of gas left in the tank and his cricketing career is far from over, as the prolific batsman notched 62 runs from 138 deliveries.
The series between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 was nothing short of a treat for cricket fans, none of the teams were favourites, as the momentum shifted back and forth continuously. Clarke himself enjoyed
every moment of it.
“What an amazing series for all the supporters of Test cricket. Some ups and downs throughout the series, but it has been really exciting,” said the Aussie skipper.
South African captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473, shared his counterpart's views. The left-handed batter held that every time these two teams collide it is an extravaganza for supporters.
However, dishearten by the loss, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Smith-c90598 said, “The last few series we have played with Australia have been good adverts for Test cricket, and it was no different this time. It is wonderful to see Test cricket
played like this, but right now there is disappointment with the result.”
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