Johannesburg, Feb 7 : The Australian cricket team, which is known for its aggression in the Test format, is now asking its batsmen and bowlers to patient to succeed in their upcoming three-Test series against South Africa, starting on February 12.

Fast bowler Peter Siddle said a more measured approach had been instrumental in their recent 5-0 thumping of England in Australia.

He said Australian bowlers are bowling a lot better as team and asked them to be more patient with ball.

Number five batsman Steven Smith echoed the sentiments of his teammate, saying patience was a major factor in his own development.

He said patience is something he is going to need against the South Africa n bowlers, as they're very good at what they do.

Smith said he just needs to wait for lose deliveries from Proteas bowlers to capitalize on them, Sport24 reports.

The Australians used short-pitched bowling in the series against England to good effect, and Siddle said it could work against the Proteas. (ANI)