Maddinson fails again as Tasmania dominate NSW Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson and Kurtis Patterson struggled to make an impact for NSW as Tasmania took control of their Shield match in Hobart. AAP · 2h ago
Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control Brad Hope and Jake Doran have produced unbeaten half-centuries to lift Tasmania to 5-335 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania. AAP · Oct 30
Starc strikes back as Australia dismiss South Africa for 329 on day one of third Test – as it happened Mitchell Starc took six-for as Australia recovered to dismiss South Africa out for 329 on a topsy-turvy day The Guardian - AU · Oct 27
Not just about runs: Selectors defend Maddinson pick Nic Maddinson's surprise two-Test cameo in South Africa is over after but Australia selectors say his runs aren't the only measure by which to judge his recall. AAP · Oct 26
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
Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa Crushing defeat in second Test raises fresh questions about visitors’ fragile batting lineup before Cape Town decider The Guardian - AU · Oct 24
One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues Australia have been 4-95 or worse in more than half of their past 23 innings, with data also illustrating how one player has often been left to save them. AAP · Oct 24
Nightmare in SA: how Australia's tale of woe unfolded Australia's collapse to 99 all out at St George's Park marked their fourth-lowest ever score against South Africa. AAP · Oct 21
Australia collapse in chaotic fashion to leave South Africa in sight of victory Australia were bowled out for 99 and forced to follow on, with the tourists’ batters left to conduct a desperate rearguard on the last day of the second Test The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Australia's capitulation leaves three at risk of axe Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players. AAP · Oct 21
Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon. AAP · Oct 18
Green back batting, but second Test is too soon Cameron Green has been all but ruled out of Australia's second Test against South Africa, with the allrounder only returning to light duties at training. AAP · Oct 15
Aussie selectors prove they again have the golden touch Australia's selectors have made more than a few head-scratching calls in recent years, but Durban was another example of how they've paid dividends most times. AAP · Oct 14
Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain. AAP · Oct 14
AAP · Oct 13 "Compelling" case needed for Renshaw to return to open Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
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 12 Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.
AAP · Oct 11 Containing Australia could be name of game for Proteas South Africa have conceded their best hope may be trying to contain Australia in Durban, with the tourists the side with the best hope of a 1-0 series lead.
AAP · Oct 10 Renshaw's runs to give Australia more food for thought Matt Renshaw saved Australia with his 190 in the middle order against South Africa in Durban. But it begs the question of where he should bat in the future.
AAP · Oct 10 Renshaw's 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.
AAP · Oct 10 Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.
AAP · Oct 9 Back, up and down again: Renshaw's wild ride to No.5 Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails Australia’s hopes of a competitive first innings total rest with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins after they steered them to 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test against South Africa
The Independent UK · Oct 9 South Africa dismantle Australia’s top order to make strong start to Test series Even without Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s seam attack proved too hot to handle in Durban
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Australian batter handed first Test start in 10 years after recovery from cancer Australian batter Nic Maddinson was named in the Test side to face South Africa in Durban on Friday morning. Maddinson had not played for the Test team since facing Pakistan back in December 2016, but earned a shock recall to the squad last week and was picked in the starting…