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
'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
To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider Australia's captain Pat Cummins says it is a delicate balance deciding how many changes to make after Australia's second-Test horror against South Africa. AAP · Oct 22
South Africa beat Boland and weather to force series decider against Australia Scott Boland batted for more than three hours but South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha The Guardian - UK · Oct 22
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
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 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
Bavuma's ton of courage puts Australia on back foot Temba Bavuma's captain's knock has taken South Africa to 9(dec)-425 on day three of the second Test, ending Australia's hopes of victory in Gqeberha. AAP · Oct 20
Australia limp to 3-1 after South Africa post 425-9 on day three of men’s second Test – as it happened Bavuma’s brilliant 179 launched South Africa to 425-9 declared before Rabada’s wicket late on reduced Australia to 3-1 at stumps on day three. The Guardian - AU · Oct 20
Morning Mail: Shock after alleged attack on MP; Australia’s banana shortage; and Boland shines in second test Helen Haines is critically injured after allegedly being struck by car in Wangaratta The Guardian - AU · Oct 19
We still have to bowl: Proteas pitch warning to Aussies South Africa have insisted their batting should not be judged until Australia contend with a St George's Park wicket, which is already forming divots. AAP · Oct 19
Scott Boland shines against South Africa but rain dominates again The veteran Australian quick ended the day with four wickets South Africa srtruggle to 97-5 on second day The Guardian - AU · Oct 19
Australia on top after rain-hit day in South Africa as visitors eye series win Australia made the most of bowler-friendly conditions to leave South Africa 97-5 at the end of the second day’s play in Gqeberha. Play was delayed by several hours on Monday due to persistent rain, with South Africa eventually resuming on 20-2 after significant rain on Sunday as well. Debutants Marques… The Independent UK · Oct 19
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18 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
AAP · Oct 18 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.
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
AAP · Sep 25 Maddinson century leads NSW to Cup victory over Vics Glenn Maxwell and Scott Boland were back in Victorian colours, but it was a former teammate of theirs - Nic Maddinson - who stole the show with a ton for NSW.
AAP · Aug 24 Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions.
AAP · Aug 17 Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response.
AAP · Aug 12 Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh.
AAP · Jul 30 Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years Test quick Josh Hazlewood wants to play alongside Scott Boland more often as he prepares to play home Tests for the first time since 2024.
AAP · Jun 4 Cummins keen to play entirety of 'unprecedented' run Australia will play up to 21 Test matches in their busiest period on record and a fit-and-firing Pat Cummins is hopeful he won't have to rest from any of them.
AAP · Mar 29 Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia.
AAP · Mar 27 Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.