Day two today.

Good day of cricket.

Johnson now at 8 looks like an all-rounder with defence and a swag of shots; might need to move up to 6!

The future captain once again saved the day... no wonder he earns more than Ponting in match fees and endorsements! Congrats Pup.

Smith gone with a hand (thanks Mitch) but really he will only miss 3 days of cricket given he was to rest his wonky elbow.

Siddle the only wicket so far with Amla and Kallis out to play a knock.

Not for the first time this series has it been unclear at stumps on days 1,2 or 3 what the result could be... intriguing test cricket.

stoph verismo
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