An imposing century from Jacques Kallis and a fine knock from Hashim Amla put South Africa in a virtually impregnable position on day 2

A second successive partnership of over 200 between Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla ensure New Zealand remain firmly on the back foot.

Farveez Maharoof will be bitterly disappointed tonight after damage to his ankle will leave him on the sidelines for up to five weeks.

The Australian cricket team faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Andrew Symonds, who injured his ankle in today’s Test at Hobart.

Gilchrist, Symonds, Clarke and Hussey all scored heavily on day two of the 2nd Test to ensure Australia were firmly in front by stumps.

Phil Jaques and Mike Hussey both made centuries as Australia put the pressure on Sri Lanka early in the second Test at Hobart.

Despite getting out in the 90s again, Sachin Tendulkar powered India to a 3-1 series win over Pakistan with his sparkling batting.

With the second Test due to get underway soon, Jayawardene and co. must get the team selection right in search of a famous victory.

Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan have both rowed back on comments made in recent days, insisting there’s no bad blood between them.

In the last week we were lucky to have witnessed two outstanding partnerships involving Amla and Kallis, and Clarke and Hussey.