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Tough call ... Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke pose for the cameras during the SCG Test against India

Tough call

Michael Clarke has accepted part of the responsibility for Ricky Ponting's axing from Australia's one-day squad in his role as a selector.

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South Africa secure incredible Twenty20 win

Robin Peterson, Johan Botha and Abraham de Villiers celebrate South Africa's win over New Zealand in the Twenty20 match at Eden Park on February 22, 2012 in Auckland.