Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Australian cricketers arrive in South Africa

Australia's cricket captain led his team to South Africa Monday, saying the players were in good shape despite a grueling few months.

Ricky Ponting, speaking to reporters as the team arrived at the Johannesburg airport, noted the strains of a tour of India, a Test series against New Zealand, followed by the South African tour of Australia.

"We have had quite a few injuries, but we have brought a fully fit squad to South Africa," the South African Press Association quoted him as saying. "We always enjoy playing here. The conditions are fairly similar to those at home, and we know the series will be challenging. We just hope Australia come out …

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