http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – January 1, 2013
Vernon Philander has been declared fit for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757’s home Test season, which begins with a bout against New Zealand at Newlands, tomorrow.
Philander sustained a hamstring injury ahead of the series during a domestic game, which made him a doubt for the first Test. However, the player has recovered from the injury and is most likely to partner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Morkel-c73528 as the team’s preferred pace trio. Philander has made an instant impact since debuting in late 2011, picking up 67 wickets at a striking average of 17.98.
The Proteas are currently the holders of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Test mace after remaining undefeated in 10 Tests they featured last year.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197, says that he is looking forward to lead the bowling line when the team tours the sub-continent next month.
Siddle, who is only a part of the longer version team, will maintain his fitness by training on his own before taking part in the Sheffield Shield when it resumes later in the month, following the conclusion of the ongoing Big Bash League.
The 28-year-old has been in impressive form off-late, helping his side beat the Lankans in back-to-back Test matches. "I'll get a month where I can just work on my fitness, get my body right and get rid of any little niggles that are around and just freshen up which I think will put me in good stead. "
Australia opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the final Test, which begins in Sydney on Thursday.
The host has taken an unbeatable lead by convincingly winning the opening two, and will eye a third straight win in what will be http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942’s farewell international game after the veteran decided to call time on his career.
Cowan said that only a victory will help overcome the disappointment of losing to South Africa earlier in the month. "We experienced some disappointment earlier in the season, and this is us trying to vent that a little bit and we are pretty keen to see Mike off with flying colours."
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