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CSA applauds Captain Fantastic CSA CEO Gerald Majola has issued a statement applauding Graeme Smith's Proteas team after the third Test against Australia in Sydney. Moores joins KP in quitting England captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores have quit following a series of disagreements between them. Tragedy strikes Dakar Rally French motorcyclist Pascal Terry has been found dead while competing in the Dakar Rally, organisers have confirmed. Hail Biff the brave Wednesday, January 7, 2009... the day when Proteas skipper Graeme Smith unanimously won the affection of his nation. KP resigns as England captain SA-born Kevin Pietersen has resigned as England captain after his relationship with coach Peter Moores broke down. Courageous SA lose in Sydney South Africa have lost the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney despite a courageous battle to save the match. NZ level Windies ODI series Skipper Daniel Vettori has taken four wickets as New Zealand crushed the West Indies to level their ODI series. Huxley's hopes crushed Julian Huxley's hopes of returning to rugby have been dealt a crushing blow after being ruled out of this year's Super 14 season. Webber eyes Melbourne return Mark Webber, who broke his leg in a bicycle race, is aiming to be on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Barnes looms at Reds skipper Injured Berrick Barnes will rush back into action before the Super 14 kick-off, increasing his chances of being appointed Reds skipper.