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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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia balance workload in busy summer
Cricket Australia's medical staff say their injured quicks were properly prepared for the Test summer despite a busy schedule and no Sheffield Shield matches.
Proteas have own ‘wild thing’ for Tests
Exciting South Africa tyro speedster Gerald Coetzee wears a bandana, bowls at 150km/h and already has a hat-trick on the tour of Australia ahead of the Tests.
Proteas devise ploy to keep Smith in check
South Africa have found ways to contain Steve Smith in the past, and they want to make the batting superstar play early at the ball when he comes to the crease.
Proteas have ‘big decision’ for first Test
South Africa bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says without a genuine all-rounder the side faces a juggling act to play all five key bowlers in the first Test.
Aussies lose at last – in Super Over drama
Australia's women have lost their first match in any format in 2022 after being beaten by India in a thrilling T20I Super Over shoot-out.
Steve Smith deal done to return to BBL
Steve Smith has finalised an agreement with Cricket Australia to return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.
Injury forces Hazlewood out of Gabba Test
Australia have ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba with a side strain, but Pat Cummins is almost certain to play.
Gades’ Russell aims for instant BBL impact
West Indian power-hitter Andre Russell is out to make his presence felt during a four-game cameo for the Melbourne Renegades at the start of the BBL season.
Proteas pace duo put Aussies on notice
South Africa pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi loom as dangers for Australia's batters in the Gabba Test match after firing against a Cricket Australia XI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.