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SouthJohannesburg Africa tighten grip ustralia’s ball-tampering scandal came back to bite BRIEF SCORE Athem when three replacement 110 for 6 (Khawaja 53, batsmen failed on a disastrous Philander 3-17) trail day for the tourists in the fourth 488 (Markram 152, Bavuma 95*, Test against South Africa at the de Villiers 69, Cummins 5-83, Lyon yesterday. 3-182) by 378 runs South Africa moved closer to a series win as Australia Maharaj in the over after slumped to 110 for six at the Khawaja’s dismissal but both end of the second day in reply Marsh brothers fell before the to the imposing first-innings close to leave Australia with total of 488 made by the hosts. a monumental task over the South Africa, leading the remaining three days. series 2-1, need only to draw to edged an beat Australia in a home series extravagant drive against for the first time since 1969/70. Morne Morkel into his stumps Opening batsmen and three balls later Shaun and were out Marsh was caught at slip by AB for four and eight respectively de Villiers off Maharaj. while was It was South Africa’s day out first ball for nought to leave from the time Temba Bavuma Australia reeling at 38 for three. and De Kock weathered a The trio were playing in place tricky period against a ball that of , David was almost new after resuming Warner and Steve South Africa celebrate the of (Pic courtesy: AFP) at 313 for six. Smith, who were all banned Cape Town last weekend. Africa’s progress with a fourth- wicket, made an outstanding Philander finished the day Bavuma made 95 and sent home in disgrace after Usman Khawaja made wicket stand of 52. leg-side catch off the bowling with three for 17 off 12 overs. and shared partnerships of 85 the ball-tampering scandal a stroke-filled 53 as he and But wicketkeeper Quinton of Vernon Philander to dismiss survived a with De Kock (39) and 76 with which rocked the third Test in Shaun Marsh delayed South de Kock, standing up to the Khawaja. stumping chance off Keshav Maharaj. (AFP) I will do everything to earn back respect New Zealand fight back after emotional press conference. tearful “I have let you down badly. I England shred top order apologised for his role in hope in time I can find a way to Athe scandal that repay you for all you’ve given Christchurch ruined his career, saying he is me and earn you respect again. J Watling continued resigned to the fact that he may “I suppose there is a tiny ray to defy England as he BRIEF SCORE not play for his country again. of hope that I may one day be Bcombined with Colin de New Zealand 192 for 6 (Watling Warner broke down in tears given the privilege of playing Grandhomme to resurrect 77*, Southee 13*) trail England 307 several times as he faced the for my country again, but I am New Zealand’s innings and (Bairstow 101, Wood 52, Southee media for the first time since resigned to the fact that may lead them to 192 for six as the 6-62, Boult 4-87) by 115 runs the ball tampering conspiracy never happen,” he added. second day of the second Test rocked the world last week Warner alongwith his at Hagley Oval ended about during the third Test against captain were 30 minutes early due to bad South Africa at Cape Town. banned for a year by light. “To the fans and the Australia, while opener Watling was 77 not out lovers of the game who have Cameron Bancroft was handed after he and de Grandhomme supported and inspired me a nine month suspension for had come together at 36 for on my journey as a cricketer, his role in the scandal. Warner five and then combined for I want to sincerely apologise was also barred by Cricket 142 runs for the sixth wicket for betraying your trust in Australia from ever leading to drag the hosts back into the me,” Warner said during an Australia again. (PTI) match after and James Anderson had blasted the top off the innings. Tim Southee was 13 not out after de Grandhomme had been dismissed for 72 about an hour before the scheduled end of play. England had been dismissed for 307 early on Saturday at Hagley Oval after was the last man out for a well-deserved 101. Bairstow had rescued England’s innings from 94 for five to marshal a stubborn rearguard action with the Colin De Grandhomme drives on his way to fifty (Pic courtesy: AFP) bowlers as they scored 156 then followed up Bairstow’s Williamson shortly after the Raval for five before lunch runs for the final four fifth Test with four break for 22, the home captain as Broad and Anderson ran - 95 of those coming in an quick wickets to put England becoming Bairstow’s third riot with the new ball. Broad eighth-wicket in charge as they reduced catch. took three of the first four with (52). the hosts to 32 for four at He had already caught Tom wickets to fall, also capturing Broad and Anderson lunch. The hosts lost Kane Latham for a and Jeet for two. (Reuters) David Warner during his press conference (Pic courtesy: AP)