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Kingsmead has been hit by poor weather all week

England win one-day series after match called off

England won their one-day international series against South Africa without setting foot on the ground in the final match - thanks to the Durban weather.

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England's captain, Andrew Strauss, at practice during the tour of South Africa. 'He supplies a crucial base as a leader,' says his counterpart, Graeme Smith

Absence of Flintoff may be blessing for England

Friday, 4 December 2009

Smith hints that loss of big personality may make it easier for Strauss to manage his squad

England deserved series win admits Smith

Friday, 4 December 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith felt England were good value for their one-day series victory after the final match in Durban was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Strauss will win his 100th ODI cap on Friday should the game go ahead

Centurion Strauss eyes series win

Friday, 4 December 2009

Andrew Strauss is today hoping to mark his 100th one-day international cap with a piece of prized history for his England team too.

Sehwag has been in great form

Sehwag hits remarkable double ton to bury Sri Lanka

Friday, 4 December 2009

Virender Sehwag once said that he felt for bowlers who had to face him at his fluent peak.

Jacques Kallis is crucial with bat and ball for South Africa

Kallis leaves hosts in need of quick fix

Thursday, 3 December 2009

South Africa pick 15 men in Test squad as they struggle to replace star all-rounder

Strauss will win his 100th ODI cap on Friday should the game go ahead

Strauss hopes England get to play

Thursday, 3 December 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss stands on the verge of two major statistical milestones at Kingsmead tomorrow - and is just hoping the rain relents to allow him to achieve both in style.

Matt Prior today made it clear England's intent is to attack

Prior wants one-day improvement

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Matt Prior has only two half-centuries to his name after 52 one-day internationals - and as a player of his Test pedigree, he expects more of himself.

Lee has been suffering from injury problems for some time

Australian Lee has elbow surgery

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Australia paceman Brett Lee underwent elbow surgery yesterday in a last-ditch attempt to save his stalled career.

Surrey bid for youngster riles Prior

Thursday, 3 December 2009

With a mere six Championship matches behind him at the age of 22, Rory Hamilton-Brown continued to be the centre of controversy yesterday. The fledgling all-rounder has been offered the captaincy of Surrey although he is contracted to Sussex until the end of next season.

Kevin Pietersen and Jonathan Trott are among England's best players, and were both born and brought up in South Africa

England have no alternative to imports, says Vaughan

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

Former captain believes lack of local talent has led to influx of South Africans

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