Usman Khawaja was stranded just short of a double-century when rain interrupted Australia’s run plunder against South Africa in Sydney.
Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on a rain plagued opening day in Sydney.
Spin-bowling all-rounder Ashton Agar and opener Matthew Renshaw were called up to the Australia squad for the 3rd Test against South Africa.
Proteas captain Dean Elgar said their lack of experience was to blame for their innings and 182 run loss to Australia on Thursday.
The Proteas have crashed to an embarrassing defeat in the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Kagiso Rabada has bowled over Australian cricket fans by re-enacting the great Merv Hughes’ stretching shtick during the second Test.
Australia closed in on winning the second Test – and the series – against South Africa after batting themselves into a commanding position.
David Warner hit an epic unbeaten 200 in his 100th Test before retiring in pain as Australia consolidated their advantage in Melbourne.
Australia ripped through South Africa’s fragile batting before piling on late runs to seize control of the second Test in Melbourne.
Australia’s men’s Test Player of the Year award will be renamed in Shane Warne’s honour, officials have confirmed.
Anrich Nortje expects the Proteas bowlers to continue where they left off in Brisbane in the second Test in Melbourne starting on Boxing Day.
The ICC has issued the Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, one demerit point and gave the pitch a ‘below average’ rating.
Australian opener David Warner appears to have the backing of Australia’s selectors despite failing in the first Test against South Africa.
Travis Head put Australia in charge after the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.
Australia will face one of cricket’s most hostile attacks when they play SA at Test level for the 1st time since the “Sandpaper-gate” series.
Injured pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia’s opening Test against South Africa in Brisbane this week.
Interim coach Malibongwe Maketa says the Proteas have been acclimatising well to conditions in Brisbane following their arrival in the city.
Proteas and Warriors bowler Glenton Stuurman has been ruled out of South Africa’s upcoming Test tour to Australia.
Cricket Australia unveiled a bumper home fixture list on Monday which included a three-Test series against the Proteas.