Smith's neck damage confirmed ahead of big run of Tests Scans have detected the exact nature of Steve Smith's neck injury, with medical staff now eying off a rehabilitation process ahead of the home summer. AAP · 52m ago
Marco Jansen belongs to a great tradition but top all-rounders are hard to find The South African stands out, not just because of his height, but England and Australia now find themselves looking for an equivalent The Guardian - UK · 5h ago
Labuschagne duck leaves spot in peril as Australia slip Marnus Labuschagne looks certain to be dropped from Australia's Test team after a third Test duck in Cape Town, barring a final-innings miracle. AAP · 5h ago
Mitchell Starc inspires Australia fightback in South Africa series decider Mitchell Starc took six wickets on the opening day of the deciding Test as Australia bowled South Africa out for 329. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl but appeared to be in deep trouble after Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman put on an opening partnership of 158. However,… The Independent UK · Oct 27
Steve Smith ruled out of third Test with neck injury in huge blow for Australia Smith had been set to feature in the series decider but failed a late fitness test The Independent UK · Oct 27
Starc heroics put Australia back in hunt in Cape Town Mitchell Starc's six wickets have helped bowlSouth Africa out for 329 in the third Test at Newlands, after sending the Proteas in to bat on day one. AAP · Oct 27
Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team Australia's last two visits to Cape Town shaped an era of cricket. Now the third Test there against South Africa will decide the title of world's best team. AAP · Oct 25
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
Green good to go after finding natural game with bat Cameron Green believes he has found a batting formula to succeed in Test cricket, after admitting he went away from his natural game in recent years. AAP · Oct 25
Bavuma’s nine-hour masterpiece was art we risk losing in Test cricket’s great purge T20 franchise cricket is trash sport and killing the red-ball game is cultural vandalism. What would George Orwell have made of this? The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
'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
Smith available to help lead Australia's day-five fight Steve Smith struggled with a stiff neck when batting in the first innings of the Gqeberha Test, but Australia are confident he'll be better second time around. 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
England’s Jamie Overton not ruling out a return to Test cricket Overton said he would ‘have to think about it’ if asked to make a red-ball return The Independent UK · Oct 21
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21 Writing a book with Chris Woakes revealed inner steel of the nicest man in cricket All-rounder and ‘the best teammate you could wish for’ has seen profound change since his first-class debut in 2006
The Independent UK · Oct 20 David Warner takes swipe at ‘pathetic’ turnout for South Africa v Australia Test match There was a paltry crowd of fewer than 20,000 fans across the five days of the first Test as the top two ranked sides in the world did battle in Durban
The Guardian - AU · 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 Independent UK · 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…
AAP · Oct 19 Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.
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 All-in on pace: Lyon's omission a sign of the times Australia have proved they're more willing than ever to overlook spin, with Nathan Lyon's omission showing a clear difference between now and recent history.
AAP · Oct 17 Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision Kagiso Rabada says his shoulder bump with Steve Smith in 2018 was "just the emotion of the game" as the pair prepare to face off again at St George's Park.
AAP · Oct 16 Another All Black day hands Wallabies a dose of reality The Wallabies admit their performance was not up to standard after the Blacks have piled on seven tries in a crushing 43-21 second Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney.
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.
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.