South Africa tour of Australia 2022/23
Cummins calls for third umpire catch changes
Three times at the SCG the TV official ruled that slip catches hadn't carried
April 15, 2024
Dean Elgar still has 'hunger and drive' to keep leading South Africa
South Africa captain admits he is "highly irritated" by his repeated soft dismissals in the Australia series
April 09, 2024
Australia don't make big spin gains at SCG ahead of India tour
Probably because of the weather, the SCG track didn't have much in it for Australia's spinners, and they didn't have much of a say as South Africa fought to save the Test
April 09, 2024
WTC final: The road ahead for Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka
South Africa's hopes of reaching the WTC final were dented by their series defeat in Australia
April 12, 2024
Australia's summer: Cummins has everything he needs, but ageing side has tougher tests ahead
Run machines - check. Pace-bowling depth - check. A gamechanger and an all-round star - check. It was a summer of plenty for Australia
April 18, 2024
Erwee and Bavuma hold Australia off to ensure a draw
The pair have put on an unbroken 72 for the eighth wicket, leaving SA needing 32 to avoid the follow-on
April 18, 2024
Hazlewood marks return to Australia XI with 'vintage' performance
Out of the XI for long periods with Australia recently opting for conditions-based attacks, the seamer showed he has plenty to offer
April 09, 2024
Zondo questions decision to play on in fading light in Sydney
South Africa batter also backs his captain Dean Elgar to bounce back from a poor tour
April 17, 2024
Cummins, Hazlewood strikes leave Australia with a glimmer of hope for a result
A wet outfield delayed the start of play before rain returned to dampen spirits further
April 09, 2024
Usman Khawaja happy to hit triple digits after trouble converting
While he's made consistent contributions for state and country through the 2022-23 season, a dearth of big ones was a source of frustration
April 13, 2024
Khawaja waits on 195 as rain washes out day three at the SCG
Usman Khawaja remains stuck on 195 not out
April 17, 2024
Smith on his future: 'I really can't say how long I'll play for'
The batter is still trying to get better and will take it "one tour at a time"
April 09, 2024
Usman Khawaja begins another new year with a hundred at the SCG
The Australia batter has begun 2023 by making his highest Test score
April 10, 2024
Century No. 30 for Steven Smith, a hat-trick of tons at SCG for Usman Khawaja
The stats highlights from the second day at the SCG where Australia piled on more runs against South Africa
April 10, 2024
Cricket Australia to review third umpire's camera set-up
Marnus Labuschagne survived on the opening day at the SCG when he edged to slip
April 15, 2024
Khawaja, Smith and Head pummel SA to put Australia in command
Khawaja brought up his third successive hundred at the SCG
April 09, 2024
The Labuschagne non-catch - South Africa 'convinced it was out' but replays show otherwise
Labuschagne on the replay: "Some of the ball is touching the grass, regardless of whether [Harmer's] fingers are under it or not"
April 09, 2024
With Labuschagne as third seamer, there's a very un-Australian Australia at the SCG
Winning the toss has helped Australia, but for a type of side rarely seen on home soil, a fascinating four days still lie ahead
April 09, 2024
Matt Renshaw tests positive for Covid on Test recall
The left hander will continue in the match but Peter Handscomb has been listed among Australia's sub fielders
April 09, 2024
Bad light and rain ends day with Australia two down
Matt Renshaw also returned to the side, while South Africa replaced Lungi Ngidi with a second spinner in Simon Harmer
April 09, 2024
Test future fuzzy for South Africa as SCG challenge looms
Recent results and future schedules don't bode well for South African red-ball cricket, but there's still a WTC final for this aging line-up to fight for
April 09, 2024
Australia look to lock in World Test Championship final with series whitewash
Elgar's captaincy in spotlight for South Africa while hosts look to balance their side with Starc and Green out
April 13, 2024
Pat Cummins expects 'traditional' SCG pitch to be similar to Indian conditions
Australia's captain says "2023 is going to be a big year," with a Test tour of India following the final match against South Africa
April 10, 2024
Hazlewood on injury layoff: 'It just happens to be at the wrong time of the year'
He feels Australia's bowling pecking order is in place and that new options will keep everyone on their feet
April 09, 2024
'It's gone way better than expected' - Marco Jansen reflects on his first year as an international cricketer
The fast bowler is keen to help South Africa begin 2023 on a high note against Australia in Sydney
April 09, 2024
Agar, Renshaw, Morris: Australia's Sydney balancing act
Could Scott Boland be forced out of the team where does Marcus Harris stand after a summer as a reserve?
April 09, 2024
Theunis de Bruyn to miss Sydney Test for birth of first child
The batter will return home meaning the visitors will need to make at least one change to their line-up
April 09, 2024
David Warner: 'Was there doubts? Yeah, of course'
After his MCG double-century the opener has his sights set on India and Ashes tours
April 13, 2024
Bavuma knows he needs big runs but inexperience also costs South Africa
"I've been guilty of that in my Test career, and that's something that I'd really like to change"
April 09, 2024
Agar and Renshaw earn Australia call-ups for Sydney Test
The home side have given themselves the option of playing two spinners at the SCG
April 09, 2024
Stats - A year to forget with the bat for South Africa
With only two batters managing Test hundreds all year, South Africa will not be looking back at 2022 in a hurry
April 18, 2024
Dean Elgar: South Africa learning in the 'most ruthless and brutal way'
South Africa captain calls for more Tests against tough opponents so that the players can improve
April 09, 2024
Mitchell Starc could be in doubt for India tour after injuring finger
Cameron Green will also miss the Sydney Test against South Africa because of a broken finger
April 09, 2024
Starc on de Bruyn's backing up: 'Absolutely taking the mickey'
The fast bowler has warned batters in the past and admitted he may eventually run someone out
April 15, 2024
Australia crush South Africa by innings and 182 runs to secure series
Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland made inroads while Travis Head produced a run out
April 12, 2024
Langeveldt: Rabada not 'on song', needs to improve his control
The bowling coach also calls South African bowlers conceding at 3.96 during Australia's first innings a "red flag"
April 10, 2024
Carey is understated and unselfish, and his team-mates love him for it
"We ebb and flow at times really well," Carey says of his association with Cameron Green after they put together their latest big partnership
April 10, 2024
'That definitely is up there' - Warner rates MCG double as one of his finest
Opener revealed he was emotional after reaching his century having felt some pressure in the lead-up
April 09, 2024
Carey's maiden ton and Green's defiant fifty bury South Africa
David Warner returned to the middle but lasted just one ball after his double century
April 10, 2024
Cameron Green out of Sydney Test but defies fracture finger with fifty
Allrounder can bat again in the MCG Test but won't bowl as he looks to recover for the India tour
April 09, 2024
Spidercam 'shouldn't be travelling head height' - Nortje after being hit while fielding
Nortje brushed aside concerns after being knocked down by the contraption and hurting his left shoulder and elbow
April 12, 2024
Green injury scare threatens Australia bowling resources for victory push
The allrounder retired hurt on the second evening after a blow on the glove drew blood from his finger
April 09, 2024
David Warner is back, just as he said he would be
This, Warner's 25th Test century, felt extra special - perhaps because of all the drama around it
April 09, 2024
David Warner joins elite club after scoring double century in his 100th Test
Australian opener becomes the 10th man in Test history to achieve the milestone, breaking a near three-year Test century drought
April 09, 2024
Warner's 100th Test double century puts South Africa to the sword on sweltering day
South Africa's only wicket of the morning came through the run out of Marnus Labuschagne
April 10, 2024
Mitchell Starc in doubt for Sydney Test with finger injury
Starc damaged his middle bowling finger in the field on day one at the MCG
April 11, 2024
IPL multi-millionaire Green shows his worth in Test cricket too
Despite not having bowled much recently, he picked up his maiden five-for to rip through South Africa on a good batting pitch
April 09, 2024
Cameron Green on IPL payday: 'I just put my name into the auction, and it just happened'
Australia allrounder believes he didn't do much to earn big cheque from Mumbai Indians, and that it won't change how he approaches cricket or life
April 12, 2024
CA names top men's Test award in Shane Warne's honour
The first player to take the honour will be announced in late January
April 09, 2024
Green takes maiden five-wicket haul as South Africa fold for 189
South Africa bring in Theunis de Bruyn in place of Rassie van der Dussen
April 13, 2024
Rogers: 'When you batted with Warner, opposition wasn't actually concerned with what you were doing'
Chris Rogers, Joe Burns and Matt Renshaw on opening with David Warner, his best performances, and what makes him special
April 09, 2024
David Warner: a giant among openers, among the best Test batters at his peak
Stats show Warner will remain one of the best openers to have played for Australia, and perhaps the best opener of his era
April 13, 2024
Warner's best in Tests: Carrying the bat, defying grief, and the triple century
A century in a session and an epic Cape Town double also feature in the list
April 12, 2024
Boland retains his place as Australia eye series win
South Africa's batters will need to dig deep as visitors look to bounce back in what are expected to be better batting conditions
April 09, 2024
Ahead of milestone 100th Test, Warner vows to play like his old self
"I know when I'm at my best, I'm taking the bowlers on", he said, two days out of Boxing Day Test
April 09, 2024
Warner on leadership ban saga: 'From the CA point of view, I didn't really have any support'
Speaking ahead of his 100th Test, Warner said that the issue affected his mental health ahead of the first test of the Australian summer
April 10, 2024
Boland 'trying to push' to get a spot in Boxing Day XI as selection dilemma continues
With Hazlewood pressing his claims to return, will selectors be forced to make a tough call for the second Test?
April 09, 2024
Green set to find out his IPL value amid 'weird' summer
The allrounder has had minimal chance to shine with bat and ball, but his been brilliant in the gully
April 09, 2024
Inexperience and injuries underpin South Africa's batting troubles
South Africa's capitulation at the Gabba was the latest in a year where they have averaged just 24.63 in Tests
April 09, 2024
Smith: Gabba pitch 'most difficult in Australia'
All eyes will be on the Melbourne pitch which is expected to be less lively than last year
April 09, 2024
Brisbane pitch earns 'below average' rating from ICC
"It was not an even contest between bat and ball," says Richie Richardson, the match referee for the Test
April 18, 2024
Australia's Head-scratcher - does their 'brilliant' No. 5 make the cut for India?
Head is among the best Test No. 5s Australia has produced, but his record in the subcontinent doesn't inspire much confidence
April 09, 2024
Hazlewood vs Boland: is Australia's bowling hierarchy about to change?
A bowler with a Test average of 10.36 could lose his place with the selectors facing one of their biggest calls
April 09, 2024
Rabada calls for 'patience and understanding' with SA's inexperienced batting line-up
"It's frustrating as a team and you almost have to understand that sometimes this is what happens in a rebuilding phase"
April 09, 2024
Wear the white floppy: Warne to be honoured on Boxing Day
His Test cap number, 350, will be painted square of the wicket for the duration of the match
April 09, 2024
'Potentially unsafe' Gabba pitch under scrutiny - 'Is that a good advertisement for Tests?'
Elgar raises concerns over the pitch; Cummins says there was nothing dangerous about it
April 09, 2024
Stats - Second-shortest Test since World War II
It was also the second two-day Test in Australia ever
April 17, 2024
Dean Elgar applauds his pacers for firing warning shots in short Gabba burst
South Africa captain believes his team could have defended 100 on Gabba track that triggered two-day finish
April 09, 2024
'Everything is ticking along nicely' - Hazlewood positive about Boxing Day return
He admitted that becoming a three-format player may have contributed to the injury issues
April 17, 2024
Cummins, Head, Starc lead Australia to victory inside two days
The surface continues to prove challenging to bat on, with decent bounce and plenty of movement on offer
April 09, 2024
Ponting: 'Warner deserves the chance to finish the way he wants to finish'
Lyon says the batter's got "100% support of the changing room" and expects him to do "amazing things"
April 10, 2024
South Africa put their best and their worst on show at Gabba, exactly as expected
Their performance on the day showed how huge the difference between their current batting and bowling capabilities is
April 09, 2024
Head 78* as Australia edge ahead on 15-wicket opening day
South Africa pick six specialist batters; Klaasen misses out for Zondo
April 10, 2024
Dean Elgar willing to 'carry the weight of scoring runs'
"It's time for the guys to rise up, time for myself personally to put my hand up and make a massive play for us"
April 09, 2024
Dean Elgar, Pat Cummins confident their sides have moved on from Newlands 2018
"There are no grudges" as Australia and South Africa prepare for first Test face-off since sandpaper saga
April 13, 2024
Cummins targets early role for Green after quiet West Indies series
The allrounder offers Australia the priceless balance that South Africa are searching for
April 09, 2024
In-form Australia hold the edge in battle of bowling heavyweights
Cummins is back as Australia captain after recovering from the quadriceps injury that kept him out of the second Test against West Indies
April 09, 2024
South Africa's bowlers may need to help themselves to have enough runs
"Partnerships are key for us and the bowlers know their role...with top-order batters," coach Malibongwe Maketa said
April 10, 2024
Labuschagne: 'I am who I am because I am obsessed and I am obsessive'
Switching off from the cricket when at home after becoming a father has helped, says the top-ranked Test batter ahead of South Africa series
April 09, 2024
'He's eager to continue' - no hint from Warner on impending Test retirement, says McDonald
Australia coach doesn't expect the controversy over the leadership ban issue to affect the out-of-form opener against South Africa
April 09, 2024
Boland's rise has him locked in for Brisbane
Barring a late change, Michael Neser will miss out on his home ground
April 18, 2024
South Africa devise their plans to combat Smith
They are a side that has had success in keeping Smith quiet in the past
April 09, 2024
Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi fire warning to Australia by shaking CA XI up
"They are different. That is their strength", South Africa's bowling coach Charl Langeveldt can't wait for the series-opener in Brisbane
April 09, 2024
Hazlewood ruled out of opening Test against South Africa
Scott Boland is favoured to retain his place in Brisbane head of Michael Neser
April 17, 2024
Smith hopes to 'get into a nice groove' for South Africa Tests
South Africa have caused him more trouble than any other of his regular Test opponents
April 09, 2024
Van der Dussen 95, de Bruyn 88 help South Africans set CA XI big target
Bavuma, who didn't bat in the first innings after reinjuring an elbow, made 28
April 09, 2024
Coetzee hat-trick, Ngidi's fiery spell extend South Africans' domination
Kellaway's ton headlines Cricket Australia XI's reply as the hosts were bowled out for 226
April 09, 2024
Solid Elgar, aggressive Verreynne set the tone for South Africa
The captain hit a century before the keeper hit out on day one of South Africa's warm-up against a Cricket Australia XI
April 09, 2024
Will South Africa follow England's Test template? Not quite, says van der Dussen
"That's an approach that can work if the conditions are really docile like it was in Pakistan"
April 11, 2024
Hazlewood doubt for South Africa series after suffering side strain
The fast bowler will be assessed again next week but the turnaround to Brisbane is short
April 09, 2024
'I'm here to support Dean in every way' - South Africa captain has coach Maketa's backing
They are united in ambition as they attempt to ace one of cricket's greatest challenges - a Test tour of Australia
April 09, 2024
'Back six batters' - Graeme Smith wants South Africa to have an 'aggressive mindset' in Australia
Former South Africa captain wants the team to play their best attack, comprising five match-winning bowlers
April 09, 2024
Wyllie named in CA XI squad to face South Africa
The team has been selected in consultation with BBL clubs to minimise disruption
April 15, 2024
Kagiso Rabada hopes for Test turnaround in Australia after 'disappointing' T20 World Cup
"I am not one to make any excuses," the fast bowler said of his tournament displays. "I wasn't up to scratch."
April 09, 2024
'I respect what he has been through' - Elgar backs under-fire Bavuma to bounce back
"He hasn't played a lot of cricket of late and it's up to me to get him into the right space"
April 17, 2024
'We enjoy confrontation as a group' - Elgar's South Africa brace for 'feisty' tour of Australia
The 'bold and brash' players in the opposition camp will 'bring out the best' in his side, South Africa captain says
April 09, 2024
Bavuma and van der Dussen return to South Africa's Test squad for Australia tour
Lead spinner Keshav Maharaj has also recovered from a groin injury to make the cut
April 13, 2024
Hamstring injury puts Keegan Petersen out of Australia tour
Batter suffered the injury during the CSA T20 Challenge final and will take six to eight weeks to recover
April 12, 2024
Khawaja: ODIs 'dying a slow death' but Tests remain strong
The Australia opener can see the rise in T20 leagues squeezing out 50-over cricket
April 09, 2024