The pact that did the trick for South African cricket
Updated On: 07 January, 2009 06:07 AM IST | | Khalid A-H Ansari
It has come to light that South Africa, who were battling to save or dramatically win the Sydney Test yesterday, following Ricky Ponting's challenging declaration, signed an official document before the tour guaranteeing they would give their all against Australia.
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It has come to light that South Africa, who were battling to save or dramatically win the Sydney Test yesterday, following Ricky Ponting's challenging declaration, signed an official document before the tour guaranteeing they would give their all against Australia.South African coach Mickey Arthur is said to have put responsibility on the players' shoulders to perform or perish.
The top six Proteas batsmen are said to have signed an accord to score at least 300 runs between them in every Test innings. The bowlers reportedly signed a similar document promising to take 20 wickets.
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