Proteas’ Coetzee snares hat-trick vs CA XI
Cricket Australia XI batter Campbell Kellaway made an unbeaten 105 in his side's tally of 226 as South Africa paceman Gerald Coetzee collected a hat-trick.
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Cummins back bowling in Adelaide
Pat Cummins has had his first bowl since injuring his quad against West Indies, increasing his chances of playing against South Africa in Brisbane.
Boland barrage leaves Windies on the rack
Scott Boland has bowled a triple-wicket maiden over to leave Australia six wickets away from a 2-0 clean sweep of the Frank Worrell Trophy.
Kuhnemann credits Test duo for rise
Cricket Australia XI left-arm orthodox spinner Matt Kuhnemann has enjoyed a breakout year and drawn on the wisdom of Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja.
Proteas quick Ngidi fires Test warning
South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has found form ahead of the first Test and says he intends to follow the example set by Proteas spearhead Kagiso Rabada.
Déjà vu helps Boland’s South Africa case
Scott Boland's rampaging triple-wicket maiden against West Indies brought back memories of his Test debut and helped his bid to retain his spot in the team.
Kellaway channels Smith, Labuschagne
A batting ethos learned from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne inspired Campbell Kellaway to a century for the Cricket Australia XI against South Africa.
Lyon closes in on 450 Test-wicket landmark
Nathan Lyon is poised to become just the eighth bowler in Test history to reach 450 wickets, while he is also a chance to top the wicket-taking charts for 2022.
Van der Dussen’s 95 fires Proteas total
South Africa batsmen Rassie van de Dussen and Theunis de Bruyn made half-centuries and Temba Bavuma returned from an elbow injury against Cricket Australia XI
Australia sweep West Indies Test series
Australia have turned their eye to South Africa after beating the West Indies by 419 runs in the second Test in Adelaide to complete a 2-0 clean sweep.
Jonassen injured in India, sent home
Australia's top-ranked women's spinner Jess Jonassen has injured her hamstring during the Twenty20 series in India and has been sent home to recover.
Dashing Protea de Bruyn set for first Test
South Africa batter Theunis de Bruyn has always wanted to star in Australia and his super start to the tour showed why he's ready for his first Test since 2019.
Pat Cummins to return against South Africa
Australian captain Pat Cummins is likely to return for the Test series opener against South Africa but doubt remains over fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood.
Proteas skipper Elgar makes classy hundred
South Africa captain Dean Elgar made 109 and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne 76no as Cricket Australia XI's Matt Kuhnemann took four wickets in the four-day clash.
Labuschagne, Head bat Aussies to dominance
Unbeaten centuries for Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have taken Australia to 3-330 after night one of the pink-ball Test against West Indies in Adelaide.
Hazlewood’s injury revealed as side strain
Star paceman Josh Hazlewood has suffered a familiar injury and is no guarantee of lining up in the first match of Australia's Test series against South Africa.
Archer mentor spots Labuschagne concern
The man who mentored Jofra Archer as a teen in Barbados claims the England quick would've taken note of Alzarri Joseph's bouncer barrage at Marnus Labuschagne.
Smith happy to captain in Cummins’ absence
Steve Smith is happy to only be a one-off captain for Australia after Pat Cummins failed to beat a quad injury in time to play in the Adelaide Test.
Warner drops bid to lift leadership ban
Australian cricketer David Warner has dropped his bid to have his captaincy ban lifted, hitting out at the process an independent review panel chose to follow.
Warner agent claims players told to tamper
David Warner's manager has claimed Australian players were given clearance to tamper with the ball by unnamed officials some 16 months before the 2018 scandal.
Pink-ball cricket Tests at critical point
Pink-ball Tests were meant to be part of the future of Test cricket, but it has been more than four years since one was held outside of Australia or India.
Cricket risks LIV Golf moment: Maxwell
Injured Australian white-ball star Glenn Maxwell has pleaded for authorities to look after local players or risk an overseas exodus to cashed-up T20 leagues.
Swepson hopes BBL form sparks India trip
Legspinner Mitch Swepson has his heart set on touring India with Australia next year - after he shines for the Brisbane Heat in the upcoming BBL.
MCG-like wicket to suit Boland in Adelaide
Nathan Lyon says the MCG wicket Scott Boland has had success on is similar to the one likely to be used in Adelaide for the Test against West Indies.
Handscomb still hopeful of India Test call
A Test call-up for Australia's tour of India next year remains front-of-mind for Peter Handscomb after he signed a new BBL deal with the Melbourne Renegades.
BBL captaincy unlikely for Warner
The Sydney Thunder are set to appoint Jason Sangha their captain for the BBL even if David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia.
Proteas have moved on from Capetown: Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar predicts a spicy Test series against Australia but says there is no lingering animosity towards them from Sandpapergate.
Proteas pace quartet gunning for Marnus
South Africa boast a quality pace quartet in the coming Test series against Australia and captain Dean Elgar says they have the speed and skills to thrive.
England win helps Australia’s Test chances
Australia's chances of wrapping up a spot in the World Test Championship final before heading to India have been boosted by England's win over Pakistan.
Steve Smith’s return a “must”: BBL rivals
Steve Smith has yet to confirm whether he will play in the BBL this summer but even his rivals are keen to see the star batter back at the Sydney Sixers.
Aussies wary over quicks on little rest
All eyes are on Pat Cummins' quad after his issues in Perth, but Australia are monitoring the recovery of all three quicks after calling in Test reinforcements.