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.
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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.
Cricket student Rabada relishes Gabba test
South Africa's spearhead Kagiso Rabada says learning about fast bowlers of the past has whetted his appetite for his first Test appearance at the Gabba.
Thunder all out for 15 – T20’s worst score
The Sydney Thunder have collapsed in historic fashion, bowled out for just 15 runs in their BBL loss to the Adelaide Strikers.
Cummins tips Green to fire against Proteas
After barely being needed in Australia's domination of the West Indies, Cameron Green is set to fire against South Africa, according to skipper Pat Cummins.
Australia on top after wild day at Gabba
Australia trail South Africa by just seven runs after a wild start to the first Test at the Gabba with 15 wickets tumbling in a day on a green wicket.
Fallen Qld police honoured at Gabba Test
Players and fans at the Gabba for the first Test have paid an emotional tribute to police and a local man gunned down at a property in rural Queensland.
Boland answers Gabba challenge: Kasprowicz
Former Test bowler Michael Kasprowicz says the Gabba poses unique challenges for fast bowlers, and that Scott Boland met them early on day one.
Gabba golden duck adds to Warner’s woes
David Warner has been dismissed for a golden duck in the first Test against South Africa, heaping more on the out-of-form veteran opener.
Proteas believe they can still win Test
South Africa top-scorer Kyle Verreynne says the side's potent bowling attack can get them back into a winning position after they were dismissed for 152.
Australia rolled for 218 in Gabba Test
The Gabba Test continues to move at a rapid rate with Australia all out for 218, a first-innings lead of 66, against South Africa before lunch on day two.
Aussies crash through Proteas top order
South Africa are reeling for the second time in as many days, crashing to 2-3 at lunch in their second innings against Australia in the first Test at the Gabba.
Australia on verge of express Test win
Australia are charging towards a historic Test win inside two days, with South Africa collapsing to 7-66 in their second innings at the Gabba.
Aussies on verge of two-day Gabba Test win
Australia will complete a historic Test win inside two days with South Africa collapsing in their second innings, leaving the hosts to chase 34 runs.
Aussies beat Proteas in two-day 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.
Perry and Gardner keep India at bay
Australia have clinched a T20 series victory over India in Mumbai with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner starring in a tense seven-run victory.
CA won’t rush decision on Proteas trophy
Cricket Australia will seek to name the perpetual trophy when they play in South Africa in Tests but will not rush a decision before the end of the summer.
Attacking Head makes most of Test chances
Travis Head has once again rescued Australia from a dire position with a blazing counter-attacking knock against South Africa at the Gabba.
Proteas paceman Jansen’s crazy stat
South Africa's 206cm left-armer Marco Jansen has received high praise from Proteas legend Morne Morkel for a remarkable record he has so early in his career.