Coach sure South Africa can rally at MCG
South African batting coach Justin Sammons says the state of the Gabba pitch was no excuse for their woeful performance against Australia in the first Test.
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Roar sink Jets in ALW after Gorry brace
Two goals from Katrina Gorry have helped Brisbane Roar secure a 2-0 A-League Women win over the Newcastle Jets.
Heat snap BBL streak, stun Lynn’s Strikers
A half-century to Sam Billings has helped the Brisbane Heat score an upset six-run Big Bash League win against the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba.
Warner’s Bali joke catches media off-guard
David Warner posted on social media that he was in Bali just days before the Boxing Day Test, but it turns out the veteran opener was joking with a friend.
Proteas eye de Bruyn for Boxing Day Test
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says Theunis de Bruyn is in contention for a recall ahead of the second Test as the visitors seek a batting boost.
‘Bazball’ Ashes challenge excites Aussies
Australia say they won't be spooked by England's 'Bazball' in next year's Ashes and need to stay true to their own style of play.
Lyon king of quest to be best: Vettori
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Daniel Vettori has explained why Nathan Lyon is dangerous wherever he plays and what sets him apart as a master of his craft.
Gabba Test pitch rated as ‘below average’
The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.
Gardner and Harris put India to sword
Australia have won the fifth T20 international against India by 54 runs thanks to a thumping 129-run fifth-wicket partnership by Ash Gardner and Grace Harris.
Warner’s batting ‘irreplaceable’: Bailey
David Warner is fighting to save his Test career, but the Australian hierarchy believe the out-of-form veteran's opening style is irreplaceable.
Rabada explains Proteas batting flops
South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has called for patience with his team's batters after the Proteas' cheap dismissals in the two-day first Test in Brisbane.
Sangha, Burns set to miss rest of BBL
Batters Jason Sangha and Joe Burns are both set to miss the rest of the BBL after suffering long-term injuries in the first week of the tournament.
Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny
Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.
Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test
Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
Australia left with fast-bowling dilemma
Australian selectors could be faced with choosing between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test as the NSW quick looks to prove his fitness.
Proteas pace attack open up ‘old scars’
South Africa lost the first Test at the Gabba but Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje reminded Australia's batters about what to expect on Boxing Day.
Aussies beat Proteas in two-day Gabba Test
Australia have completed a historic Test victory inside two days, defeating South Africa by six wickets on a green, bowler-friendly wicket at the Gabba.
Elgar quizzes umpires on safety of pitch
South Africa captain Dean Elgar insists the Gabba pitch was not a good Test wicket but Pat Cummins disagreed after the first Test finished inside two days.
Aussie quick Starc takes 300th Test wicket
Star quick Mitchell Starc has become the seventh Australian to take 300 Test wickets, reaching the milestone against South Africa at the Gabba.
A snapshot of day two of the first Test
Pat Cummins took five wickets and Mitchell Starc claimed his 300th Test victim as Australia beat South Africa by six wickets inside two days at the Gabba.
‘Romance’ of Gabba pitch continues in Test
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson, who kept for 160 overs in the most recent match at the Gabba, explains how the pitch might play in the upcoming Test.
Ball-tampering ghosts banished: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says the ball-tampering saga has not been discussed in camp ahead of Australia's first Test against South Africa since the infamous 2018 scandal.
Change of scene just what Lynn needs: Ross
Former Big Bash teammate Alex Ross is expecting a big summer from Chris Lynn now that the swashbuckling batter has joined the Adelaide Strikers from Brisbane.
Proteas won’t be fooled by ‘sexy bounce’
South Africa interim coach Malibongwe Maketa says taking twenty wickets is key for the side as the call on whether to play five bowlers in the first Test looms.
Starc charges towards 300 Test wickets
Star quick Mitchell Starc is on the verge of becoming just the seventh Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets.
Bavuma backed for runs by Proteas coach
Temba Bavumba made crucial runs for South Africa on the last Test tour of Australia and his recovery from an elbow injury is a huge boost ahead of Gabba Test.
Maddinson fires Renegades to win over Heat
Melbourne Renegades captain Nic Maddinson made 87 and spinner Akeal Hossein also starred in their team's 22-run BBL win over Brisbane Heat in Cairns.
Heat set for BBL rematch with Renegades
Brisbane Heat's new signing Colin Munro impressed in the BBL loss to Melbourne Renegades and says the side will be ready for the next showdown on Wednesday.
Australia back Warner to find Test best
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he's backing opener David Warner to have a big Test series against South Africa.
Australia, Proteas ready for Test rematch
Australia and South Africa face-off in a Test for the first time since the 2018 ball-tampering saga but neither captain expects a repeat of the bitter tour.
Gabba holds no fear for Proteas: skipper
South Africa captain Dean Elgar says the Proteas have been 'salivating' at the chance to play the first Test at the Gabba.