HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - Caught on Camera

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.

AAP · Oct 7

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides.

AAP · Oct 7

Shreyas Iyer breaks into T20I top 10 at career-best No. 7; Gill retains ODI top spot

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century in the first T20I against the West Indies helped him achieve a career-high ranking. He climbed to seventh position, making him India's third-highest ranked T20I batter currently. Shubman Gill remains the top-ranked batter in ODIs following his double-century in the second ODI. Iyer's performance prompted other…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

What’s left to say about Australia’s ball-tampering? The answer is everything

The story from the 2018 Test in South Africa will stay alive for years more, unless it is finally put to sleep with the truth of what happened

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

Aussie speedster makes statement while back from injury

Pace bowler Mahli Beardman has wasted no time on his return from a back injury, taking four wickets for Australia A in a big win over India A.

AAP · Oct 6

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.

AAP · Oct 6

Smriti Mandhana appointed Indian women's cricket team captain, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for upcoming events. Her leadership experience includes guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to multiple Women's Premier League titles. Smriti joined the national team in 2013, contributing significantly throughout her career. The team aims to build on past…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

BCCI invites application for one position in men's selection committee after Ajit Agarkar's exit

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has opened applications for a position on the Men's Selection Committee. Interested candidates must have played a minimum number of matches and retired at least five years ago. The committee will be responsible for selecting the Senior National Men's Team as well…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series

Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.

AAP · Oct 6

Kate Cross finally finds some ‘closure’ after abrupt end to England career

Cross bowed out on her own terms with Lancashire last month.

The Independent UK · Oct 6