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
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
Batting is batting: Head all-in on life as Test opener Travis Head says his commitment to being a Test opener never wavered through his first run of low scores in the role, before a century against South Africa. AAP · 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
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
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
"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. AAP · Oct 13
Tasmania frustrate NSW as Shield clash ends in draw A double century from NSW opener Oliver Davies set up the Blues for a crack at a Shield victory, but Tasmania slammed the door shut on Sunday. AAP · Oct 11
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
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… The Independent UK · Oct 9
Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes. AAP · Oct 9
AAP · Oct 7 No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well.
AAP · Oct 7 Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side.
AAP · Oct 5 Head first? South Africa real test says Aussie legend Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 SA vs AUS, 3rd ODI 2026: Live streaming, playing 11, match time, venue, pitch report and weather forecast South Africa vs Australia Predicted Playing 11: In a thrilling showdown, South Africa is set to clash with Australia in the third ODI at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. With the Proteas leading the series 2-0, they seek to clinch a clean sweep. Playing elevens from both sides are confirmed, and the…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma’s record with 30-ball T20I century; creates history with new powerplay benchmark Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma’s record: Abhishek Sharma has made history by scoring the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls against Afghanistan. His explosive knock also set a new record for the highest individual score in the powerplay in men's T20Is,…
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form
AAP · Aug 31 'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.
AAP · Aug 20 Ton of reasons why 'Camball' passed ultimate Test Cameron Green has opened up on how he found the key to unlocking his best as a batter in Test cricket after his century in Darwin solidified his No.5 position.
AAP · Aug 18 Opener axed for second Test as Renshaw gets recall Queensland left-hander Matt Renshaw has been drafted into the Australian squad after the first Test debacle claimed the scalp of Jake Weatherald.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 It’s time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings Bangladesh's pacers outperformed Australia's renowned "Big Four" on day one. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best six wickets, dismissing the hosts for 198. Bangladesh responded well, finishing the day at 96 for one. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The visitors reduced the first-innings deficit to…