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Topic: Hashim Amla

Lucky Amla puts South Africa in control

Hashim Amla's unbeaten century provided the anchor for South Africa innings on the first day of the Test match against New Zealand. Anesh Debiky / AFP

Jan 11, 2013

Hashim Amla, who was dropped on 48, ground out a patient century in trying conditions and against impressive bowling by New Zealand.  Read Article Lucky Amla puts South Africa in control

South Africa dig in to force draw against Australia in first Test

South Africa's AB deVilliers and Vernon Philander leave the field of play at the end of the first Test against Australia.

Nov 13, 2012

Michael Clarke's record-breaking 259 not out was not matched by his bowlers as Australia failed to claim enough wickets to take victory at the Gabba. Read Article South Africa dig in to force draw against Australia in first Test

Lord's Test hanging in the balance

Hashim Amla sweeps on his way to an unbeaten half-century against England yesterday. Tom Hevezi / AP Photo

Aug 18, 2012

Jonny Bairstow happy to play part in England's first-innings revival but Hashim Amla's unbeaten fifty gives South Africa 139-run advantage with seven wickets in hand. Read Article Lord's Test hanging in the balance

Alastair Cook can whet run appetite

England's Alastair Cook reaches his 100 during the first day of the first cricket test match against South Africa at the Oval cricket ground, London, Thursday July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi) *** Local Caption *** Britain South Africa England Cricket.JPEG-0f9c2.jpg

Jul 22, 2012

The Englishman's prolific scoring abilities make up for the lack of flamboyance, and he is fast emerging as the best batsman of his generation Read Article Alastair Cook can whet run appetite

 

Twitches of Hashim Amla's bat can do a fine turn

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Hashim Amla of South Africa celebrates reaching his double century during day four of the 1st Investec Test match between England and South Africa at The Kia Oval on July 22, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 149021673.jpg

Jul 22, 2012

The South African's batting is as organised as a 'bowl of spaghetti' but let us enjoy it, whether he is fasting or not. Read Article Twitches of Hashim Amla's bat can do a fine turn

 

Smith and Amla stand and deliver for South Africa

Hashim Amla of South Africa avoids a ball from England's Stuart Broad (not pictured) during day 3 of the Test match between England and South Africa at the Oval in London on July 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB *** Local Caption *** 034625-01-08.jpg

Jul 21, 2012

Centuries for Smith, who made 131 in his 100th Test, and Hashim Amla took the Proteas to 403 for two and a lead of 18 at the Oval. Read Article Smith and Amla stand and deliver for South Africa

 

South Africa captain AB De Villiers wants to tighten grip on New Zealand

Hashim Amla

Mar 01, 2012

South Africa lead three-match one-day international series 2-0, but captain keen to keep momentum ahead of Test series against hosts. Read Article South Africa captain AB De Villiers wants to tighten grip on New Zealand

 

Morkel and Tsotsobe rip Sri Lanka as South Africa win by 258 runs

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Jan 12, 2012

Fast bowlers take seven wickets between them to bowl tourists out for 43 after South Africa score 301 for eight. Read Article Morkel and Tsotsobe rip Sri Lanka as South Africa win by 258 runs

 

South Africa cricket team gifted but not tough enough

Jan 02, 2012

That is the only explanation for the Proteas not winning a home Test series since 2008. Read Article South Africa cricket team gifted but not tough enough

 

South Africa mindful of batting conditions following Amla-De Villiers stand

Nov 20, 2011

The hosts have a 199-run lead over Australia with seven wickets in hand in the Johannesburg Test, but Russell Domingo, the South Africa assistant coach, highlights importance of setting a big target. Read Article South Africa mindful of batting conditions following Amla-De Villiers stand

 

Smith relief after comeback win

Nov 12, 2011

Captain and opening batsman silences his critics - after a poor World Cup performance this year - by scoring a fourth-innings century in the topsy-turvy first Test against Australia in Cape Town. Read Article Smith relief after comeback win

 

Mike Hussey wants Australia to go on offensive against South Africa

Oct 27, 2011

The touring side have won one and lost in three-match one-day international series, with the final game to be played on Friday. Read Article Mike Hussey wants Australia to go on offensive against South Africa

 

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