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.
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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.
Tahlia McGrath becomes world’s No.1 batter
Australia star Tahlia McGrath has been crowned the world's No.1 Twenty20 batter, barely a year after making her international debut in the format.
Labuschagne focused for SA Test showdown
Marnus Labuschagne is preparing for some "curve-balls" from South Africa as he prepares to face his birth country in a Test for the first time.
Labuschagne tips Warner Test revival
Australia opener David Warner's Test form has come under-scrutiny but star teammate Marnus Labuschagne has tipped South Africa to bring out the best in him.
Strikers win toss, bat against Sixers
Master blaster Chris Lynn will be out to make an impression for his new side after the Strikers won the toss and chose to bat first against the Sixers.
Strikers spank Sixers in big BBL win
Matt Short led a powerhouse batting display before Henry Thornton's career-best haul with the ball allowed the Strikers to cruise home in clinical fashion
Perry stars in Aussie T20 win over India
Evergreen Ellyse Perry helped Australia move into a 2-1 lead over India in their T20I series, with her 75 leading the visitors to a 21-run win in Mumbai.
Proteas plan to ‘get in faces’ of Aussies
South African touring teams always play uncompromising cricket in Australia and batter Theunis de Bruyn says they are raised to not take a backward step.
Boland keeps spot ahead of Neser for Gabba
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed Scott Boland will play as Australia's third fast-bowler at the Gabba, alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.