South Africa BEST performances without AB de Villiers

"Our performances have been extremely good and it's without the two best players in the world. It shows that there is a future without AB de Villiers."

South Africa's ability to take a 2-0 lead against world champions Australia even in the absence of Amla and de Villiers has delighted Du Plessis.

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WasimAkram has stepped in to play the role of a mediator between the two former captains ShahidAfridiand JavedMiandad.

- Former captain and ‘Swing ka Sultan’ WasimAkram has stepped in to play the role of a mediator between the two former captains ShahidAfridi and JavedMiandad . Afridi and Miandad got involved in an ugly war of words on Sunday, when Afridi said that Miandad was always talking about money. In response, Miandad accused Afridi of being involved in match fixing. But on Tuesday, Wasim Akram stepped in and spoke to Shahid Afridi in an attempt to defuse the tension after Afridi 's intention to initiate legal action against Miandad . "I spoke to Afridi and told him to let it go, Miandad is a senior and he should not drag the issue further in public like this," Wasim told GeoNews .

Mohammad Hafeez ready for come back once again

Mohammad Hafeez: "I am ready to take the bowling test anytime now as I have also worked on correcting any flaws in my action so whenever the PCB tells me I will go for the tests." "I had delayed taking the ICC bowling assessment test because I was not 100 percent fit because of my knee problem" "I have focussed fully on my batting since I coudn't bowl and I think except for a few matches I have generally delivered the goods as a batsman." "The form is also there but now it is up to the selectors to decide whether my experience is required for the Tests in New Zealand and Australia." "I am keen to make the test squad in New Zealand and Australia but whatever decision the selectors take it would be for the best of the team and can accept that. "

Highest successful run chases in ODIs:

Incredible chase this by South Africa, they chased 372 runs v Australia and win the match by 4 wickets. Fantastic match winning century by David Miller. Phehlukwayo was excellent! South Africa win the series 3-0 with 2 more ODIs to go v Australia. Highest successful run chases in ODIs: South Africa 438-9 v Australia South Africa 372-6 v Australia India 362-1 v Australia India 351-4 v Australia England 350-3 v New Zealand New Zealand 350-9 v Australia. New Zealand 340-5 v Australia.

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