Australia captain Pat Cummins among star bowling trio rested for England series Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will all sit out the upcoming ODI and T20 fixtures The Independent UK · Nov 2
Star pace trio rested from Australia's ODI, T20 squads Australian cricket selectors have opted to rest several big guns for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England. AAP · Nov 2
Questions loom for veterans with Test series ratings Australia's series loss in South Africa has been one of the toughest for several senior players, with new faces among the best performed in the three Tests. AAP · Oct 31
Docile Cape Town wicket offers Ashes glimpse for quicks Australia's past two Tests in South Africa have provided some of the longest days in the field in years, but also showed how they may have to attack the Ashes. AAP · Oct 30
Australia fight back in rollercoaster start to deciding Test against South Africa Decision to bowl first was almost disastrous but the hosts were dismissed for 329 after being 140-0 at lunch The Guardian - AU · Oct 27
Labuschagne mystery deepens after Australia training Marnus Labuschagne's schedule at Australia's main training session has raised further questions over his spot for the third Test against South Africa. AAP · Oct 25
Smith's Cape Town return may bring out best in him Steve Smith has endured a frustrating tour of South Africa with the bat, but Travis Head believes a return to Cape Town could spur on Australia's vice-captain. AAP · Oct 24
'Couldn't love him any more': same old Scotty puzzle Scott Boland was Australia's best player in the second-Test loss to South Africa, leaving selectors with a difficult call for Cape Town. AAP · Oct 23
South Africa seal win over stubborn Australia to set up series decider South Africa secured victory over Australia on the final day in Gqeberha to level their three-match series at 1-1. South Africa needed six wickets heading into the fifth day for victory after enforcing the follow-on on Wednesday, but the opening session was washed out due to rain. Australia opener Travis… The Independent UK · Oct 22
Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon. AAP · Oct 20
Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day three with Nic Maddison dismissed for a duck before close The Guardian - AU · Oct 20
Australia’s Boland damages South Africa in brief respite from rain Australia’s Scott Boland claimed two South Africa wickets in the one of the brief passages of play possible due to rain on the first day of the second Test in Gqeberha The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Australia eye landmark success in trilogy of Test tours Australia will become the first team to win a Test series in South Africa in seven years with victory in Gqeberha, setting up a big 10 months for the team. AAP · Oct 16
Hazlewood feeling free as bowlers enter golden age Australia's 'big four' bowlers have entered the most rarefied of air as they approach a 10th year together, with the benefit of age playing into their hands. AAP · Oct 16
AAP · Oct 16 Reverse swing relevant again on return to South Africa Eight years after a dramatic reverse-swing arms race during the controversial 2018 tour of South Africa, conditions have brought the art form back to the fore.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is The Maynard, bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13 Morning Mail: AFL tells Sportsbet to ditch AI players; Anne Aly reveals death threats; and Musk’s electoral play League tells gambling partner to stop using AI memes of players to sell products; minister reveals toll after MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’
AAP · Oct 13 Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13 Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa The veteran quick showed skill and stamina to end the Proteas’ resistance and take a 1-0 lead in the Test series
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Australia break Aiden Markram resistance to wrap up first Test victory against South Africa Josh Hazlewood took a six-for to help Australia to victory, while Matt Renshaw continued an outstanding Test by chipping in with two key wickets
AAP · Oct 13 Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12 Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victory Matt Renshaw followed up his epic first-innings 190 with an impressive 82, plus Temba Bavuma’s wicket, to put Australia on course for a statement win against South Africa in Durban
AAP · Oct 11 Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11 Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared nine wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 284 in the first Test in Durban
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10 Matt Renshaw’s epic 190 helps Australia turn tables on South Africa in Durban Matt Renshaw scored his first century in Tests for nine years and 280 days as Australia notched 390 with a second highest ninth wicket partnership of 134