Australia tour of South Africa 2017/18
Cameron Bancroft: 'Self-explanatory' that bowlers were aware of ball-tampering tactics in Newlands Test
"What I did benefits bowlers and the awareness around that, probably, is self-explanatory"
May 09, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2018
How South Africa came back from the Durban setback
Defeated in the first Test in Durban, South Africa shut out the noise and put in the hard work necessary to achieve a historic victory against Australia
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
'There was not one day did I not enjoy coming to nets' - Morkel
The fast bowler counted South Africa's first Test series wins in England and Australia since readmission as the highlights of his international career, and the 2015 World Cup semi-final defeat as a significant low point
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th day, Johannesburg
'A lot of us have to step up' - Paine
The Australia captain hopes the team, under a new head coach, will embrace a culture shift and start with a clean slate
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
In darkest hour, Australia start to listen
After years of either wilful or inadvertent ignorance, Australia have recognised the need for a change in attitude for the benefit of their most influential stakeholders: their fans
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
Biggest Test win since 1934
Statistical highlights of the final day of South Africa's home summer, which culminated in a 492-run win against Australia
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th Day, Johannesburg
Philander six-for completes historic series win for South Africa
South Africa wrapped up the series 3-1 - their first home win against Australia since readmission - with a 492-run victory
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Du Plessis satisfies his needs, Elgar fulfils his wants
Du Plessis was coming off low scores which is why he needed the hundred more than he wanted it. Elgar didn't need a hundred because he already scored a big one in this series but he still might have wanted it
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Sounds of Australian silence a marker of change
Throughout a 250-ball stay that would usually have attracted plenty of unflattering Australian commentary, Dean Elgar was mainly faced with an unusually silent visiting team
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Morkel takes SA closer to 3-1 after du Plessis ton
Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar batted on on the fourth day in Johannesburg, where they extended South Africa's lead from 401 at the start of play to 469 at lunch
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Morkel pulls up with injury in his final Test
He left the field 40 minutes before lunch on the third morning in Johannesburg for some treatment. The team management hope he could push on for the rest for the match
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
'Permanent' Paine shows stomach for fight
Since an injury in late 2010, Paine has fought his way back into the Tasmanian and Australian teams, before quickly assuming a senior role by dint of his deft glovework, neat, determined batting and the mind and temperament of a leader
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Crafty Maharaj emerges from the shadows
The left-arm spinner tends to slip under the radar, but he is South Africa's second-highest wicket-taker in the series, and could well be in the spotlight in its final act, particularly given Morne Morkel's injury concerns
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Australia made to grind as SA lead crosses 400
Tim Paine and Pat Cummins produced Australia's biggest partnership of the series to significantly reduce the visiting team's chances of being forced to follow on the third morning
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Bavuma digs in for innings of character
He was left stranded five short of what would have been his second Test hundred, but Temba Bavuma did enough by then to answer many of the questions that have been raised over his place in South Africa's Test team
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Cricket failings set scene for Australia's disintegration
The controversies of the past week won't be forgotten soon, but Australia's batting has been equally responsible for their freefall despite a win in Durban
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Bee-stung de Kock misses Shaun Marsh stumping
Keshav Maharaj's flight left Australia's No. 5 stranded outside his crease, but he lived to fight on (though not for too long) thanks to the timely efforts of a wicketkeeper-hating bee
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd Day, Johannesburg
Bavuma, Philander leave Australia staring at follow-on
Australia picked up only one wicket in the morning as South Africa continued to cash in on a solid start
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 1st day, Johannesburg
What Australia lost, and what they gained
A hard-nosed battle without sledging left stump mics redundant and provided glimpses of new a Australia
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Imperious Markram enters impervious bubble
The South Africa opener has the ability, like Jacques Kallis before him, to shut out everything and simply bat, and it's quite a feat that he's managed to do this so consistently across such an ill-tempered series
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Paine redefines Australia and captaincy
The new Australia captain wanted to foster an environment where players did not feel they had to conform to a narrow idea of what an Australian Test cricketer should be
May 19, 2024
Australia tour of South Africa 2018
Six before Paine: surprise captains
From New Zealand's Lee Germon, who debuted as New Zealand captain, to Floyd Reifer, who took charge of West Indies while they were in the middle of a contracts crisis
May 11, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 4th Test, Johannesburg
Australia find the will to fight after Markram 152
Back to the cricket after several days of off-field chaos, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis chose to bat at the Wanderers, in their bid to secure their first home Test series win against Australia since 1970
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa aim to farewell Morkel with historic series win
Despite the tumult of the ball-tampering controversy, Australia have a Test to play, and a record of not having lost a series in South Africa since 1970 to keep alive
May 17, 2024
Ball-tampering scandal
Smith's tears force Lehmann to step down as Australia coach
Darren Lehmann has announced that the Johannesburg Test will be his last as Australia coach, as the ball-tampering scandal that occurred in the Cape Town Test continues to take its toll on Australian cricket
May 11, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Smith 'a good guy caught in a bad place' - du Plessis
South Africa's captain has expressed sympathy for Steven Smith, but was less charitable to David Warner, whom he hoped would 'reflect and see if he can change the way he has played the game'
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg
Kindness called for with South Africa on the cusp of history
It isn't on the forefront of anyone's minds right now, but South Africa have their best chance yet of winning their first home Test series against Australia since readmission
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa find their sweet moments in 'soap opera'
The achievements of Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and AB de Villiers should be celebrated and the form of Faf du Plessis should be questioned but that will come on another day, a less strange day
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Australia must forge new identity - Paine
After echoing the Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland in apologising to fans of the game, Australia's captain for now, Tim Paine, believes his team must forge a new and better identity out of the wreckage of Newlands
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Today is the highlight of my life - Morkel
Morne Morkel has waited 12 years for a day like this, a day when he could stand out and revel in the highest high of his career
May 17, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2018
Smith, Warner could face life ban from CA
An ICC suspension from the final Test against South Africa may be just the start of sanctions for Australia's captain and vice-captain
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steven Smith banned for one Test, Bancroft given three demerit points
Australia captain Steven Smith will not play the fourth Test against South Africa in Johannesburg, after the ICC gave him the maximum penalty for tampering with the ball
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Broad pours scorn on Australian double-standards
England fast bowler openly questions Smith's defence of his team's actions, and accuses coach Lehmann of hypocrisy
May 15, 2024
This is Australia's moment of truth
It's beyond ball-tampering. It's about how they want to play the game
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steven Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will lead the side for the last two days of the contest, and Smith and Warner will play under him
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Despondent Australia crushed in a session
South Africa tightened their grip on the third Test at Newlands, but the real story was elsewhere
May 15, 2024
Ball tampering
Many ways to tamper - Who used what?
The Bancroft incident in Cape Town is not the first time a cricket ball has been tampered with using a foreign object. Can you match these objects with the players involved?
May 16, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
The ball-tampering incident: full coverage
Full coverage of the ball-tampering incident and its aftermath during Australia tour of South Africa 2017-18
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa back on the moral high ground
Having been so forthright about insisting they play hard but fair, Australia have now been shown up as disingenuous, and have horns on their heads where South Africa have halos
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Brettig: Australia's 'line' becomes their noose
Australia wondered why there was little sympathy for their players in the face of personal abuse from the Newlands crowd. Then Cameron Bancroft was caught ball-tampering
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Desperation drove Australia to cheat - Smith
Australia's captain said it was the decision of the team's 'leadership group' to try and rough up the ball in an effort to get it to reverse, and that the coaches had nothing to do with it
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Bancroft, Smith admit to ball tampering
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Some players have 'failed our culture' - Steve Waugh
Dale Steyn called for a conversation on Cameron's Bancroft's perceived actions at Newlands and Twitter did not disappoint
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Cameron Bancroft at centre of alleged ball-tampering row
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May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Cape Town
Smith, Boucher take aim at Lehmann and Australian crowds
Former South Africa cricketers weigh in after Australia coach labels Newlands crowd behaviour "disgraceful"
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa tighten grip as ball-tampering row erupts
South Africa strengthened their already solid grip on the third Test in Cape Town, where they extended their lead to 121 runs with nine wickets in hand
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
It's been a lot of hard work over the 12 years - Morkel
"It's a special feeling, especially because I am the world record holder for the most [wickets off] no-balls," Morkel joked afterwards
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Rabada puts Warner, Australia in fight-or-flight mode
Eleven balls, one blow to the arm, five fours, one six, and one cartwheeling off stump: these were the ingredients of a brief and potentially series-defining bout
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Newlands crowd abuse 'disgraceful'- Lehmann
Cricket Australia has made a written complaint to Cricket South Africa about taunts largely directed at the partners and families of Steven Smith's team
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
'He has been a great servant to South African cricket'
Having already announced plans to retire, Morne Morkel has become the fifth South African to 300 Test wickets. Former South Africa bowling coach Vincent Barnes talks us through his career
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Morkel becomes fifth South African to 300 Test wickets
The fast bowler took the wickets of Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh on the second day at Newlands to reach the milestone in his 85th Test
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Warner in heated exchange with spectator after dismissal
David Warner was involved in a heated exchange with a spectator as he walked off the ground after his dismissal by Kagiso Rabada on day two of the third Test in Cape Town
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Elgar joins Haynes in carrying-the-bat honours board
The South Africa opener has become only the second batsman in Test history to carry his bat three times
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Bowlers keep SA on top after Elgar carries bat
Dean Elgar became the first player in Test history to carry his bat twice in the same year, and just the second man after Desmond Haynes to carry his bat three times overall
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Cummins channels big Merv in spell of heart and skill
There was a fittingness about Allan Border's moustachioed battering ram being in the crowd at Newlands to watch his svelte modern-day avatar go to work in a display that turned day one of the third Test
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Dean Elgar makes his presence felt
For someone who has identified his role as being partly to "irritate the opposition", the South African opener had been unusually subdued in the first two Tests. On day one at Newlands, he was back to his immovable, in-yer-face best
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Elgar stands firm as Cummins leads Aussie revival
Faf du Plessis won the toss for the first time in this series and South Africa will bat first against Australia at Newlands
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
Rabada reprieve adds spice to simmering contest
South Africa will be buoyed by the availability of No. 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada while Australia hope to have Mitchells Starc and Marsh fit
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
Starc fit as Smith seeks a game-changer
Australia's captain, meanwhile, has looked notably assertive with the bat in net sessions this week, and reckons himself to be hitting the ball far better than at any stage during his prolific Ashes summer
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
SA set to miss 2017-18 transformation target
Selection questions over Temba Bavuma/Theunis de Bruyn and Lungi Ngidi/Morne Morkel highlight the delicate balancing act for South Africa
May 14, 2024
Kagiso Rabada's ban
'There's a place for emotion on the field' - Anderson on Rabada
England paceman sympathises with Kagiso Rabada after his on-field aggression leads to two-Test ban
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Du Plessis hails South Africa's 'character and pride'
They were outplayed in Durban, the form of the senior batsmen coming under question, but all of that was put to rest by a very professional display from South Africa
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Smith's decreasing returns leave Australia vulnerable
From his recent form, you would think Steven Smith is at the top of his game. Against South Africa, though, his efficiency has fallen steadily
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Mitchell Marsh's groin injury spells trouble for Australia
The allrounder also suffered a bout of gastro that had him well below 100% fitness on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 4th day, Port Elizabeth
'I can't keep doing this because I am letting the team down' - Rabada
South Africa's pace spearhead admitted that he has a lot to think about and needs to reign himself in
May 15, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Rabada handed two-Test suspension
The South Africa fast bowler was punished for a level two breach of the ICC's code of conduct, when he brushed against Australia captain Steven Smith's shoulder while celebrating a wicket
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 4th day, Port Elizabeth
Rabada: Four ten-fors at 22
The fast bowler has burst into elite company less than three years after making a debut
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Rabada's 11-for helps South Africa level series
Kagiso Rabada's six-for ensured Australia could manage only a 100-run lead at the end of the visitors' second innings
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Rabada picks up second disciplinary charge in same Test
Fresh charge levelled against South Africa quick for Warner send-off, even as he awaits ruling on Smith shoulder nudge
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
The ABC of AB de Villiers
Hero, gloveman, captain, friend, fan favourite: the South African has played several roles in an illustrious career
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rabada set to learn fate after disciplinary hearing
Match referee Jeff Crowe will deliver his verdict on Monday, with Kagiso Rabada facing the possibility of a ban for the rest of the series
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
'It was right up there with the best feeling ever' - de Villiers
Just how much did it mean for South Africa's superstar to score his first Test century in three years?
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Troubling patterns emerge for Australia
As the series nears its halfway mark, the home side seems rejuvenated by the deeds of AB de Villiers while the visitors have begun showing worrying signs of top-order frailty
May 17, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Awesome AB rolls back the years
Since his comeback to Test cricket after a hiatus of nearly two years, AB de Villiers has batted like he never went away
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
De Villiers and Rabada tighten South Africa's grip
AB de Villiers scored his first Test century in more than three years as South Africa extended their lead to very healthy proportions on the third day at St George's Park
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
When the reverse became relentless
Reverse swing, like rock and roll, has gone from revolutionary art to mainstream craft, yet remains uniquely compelling. Australia took its effectiveness a step further, exploiting it as a unit in Port Elizabeth
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Brass-band brouhaha makes way for AB's sweet tunes
On a day of tense and attritional cricket that was occasionally sidetracked by a stop-start soundtrack, de Villiers' strokeplay gladdened the hearts of the St George's Park crowd
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, 2nd day, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth brass band silenced during play
The band left the stadium after being silenced, only to return in dramatic circumstances
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
De Villiers' mastery secures South Africa lead
South Africa strengthened their position in the Port Elizabeth Test by adding 71 runs for the loss of Kagiso Rabada's wicket in the morning session
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
CSA apologises to Australia for mask slip-up
Cricket South Africa has issued an apology to Cricket Australia after two CSA officials were photographed posing with fans, who were wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks at St George's Park
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Rabada in danger of missing series after ICC charge
Kagiso Rabada is contesting the charge and is scheduled to appear at a hearing after play on the second day in Port Elizabeth
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Red-hot Rabada needs to cool off
The quick took five wickets in 18 balls and changed the complexion of the day. But his send-off of Steven Smith could attract unwanted attention, again
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Tough talk no match for tough cricket
No matter how much 'mental disintegration' the Australians engage in, one rule of thumb they must remember: you've got to stick it out if you're going to dish it out
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada makes contact with Smith during wicket celebration
The incident could end up attracting the attention of match officials, already alert to such moments in a series that is not short of them
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada's five-for puts South Africa in command
Steven Smith won the toss for the second time in the series and again chose to bat first as Australia seek a 2-0 lead in the four-Test campaign
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Back to cricket after Warner-de Kock saga
Australia have a chance to take an unassailable lead, South Africa have an opportunity to build on an improved performance in Durban. That's all that matters in Port Elizabeth.
May 17, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
SA claim moral high ground, hope to target Warner
With a line drawn under the stairwell saga, South Africa turn their attention to an advantage they have over Australia - David Warner is one demerit point away from a suspension
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 5th day, Durban
The many battles of South Africa and Australia
David Warner, Quinton de Kock and Nathan Lyon were only small parts of a long-standing rivalry that has often pushed the limits beyond cricket
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Nip it in the bud on the field - du Plessis
The SA camp and former Australia batsman Simon Katich have called on match officials to play a more proactive role to ensure that tensions between the two sides don't boil over
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa's twin collapses make the difference
Mitchell Starc's prowess against the tail, Aiden Markram's fighting fourth-innings century, and other key numbers from the Durban Test
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Australia, South Africa point finger at the other over stairwell incident
Australia believe Quinton de Kock's words crossed a line; South Africa insist that David Warner got personal
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Davey's XI: Warner's long history of altercations
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Starc, Hazlewood swing Australia to 118-run win
Starc misses out on hat-trick but South Africa's resistance lasts 22 balls on the fifth and final day at Durban
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Warner involved in heated exchange with de Kock
Cricket Australia is investigating after CCTV footage emerged of an altercation between David Warner and Quinton de Kock on the steps leading into the dressing rooms at Kingsmead in Durban
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
De Kock shows the fight he and his team needed
Quinton de Kock buckled down and played an uncharacteristic innings of great importance to South Africa's confidence. It was a fine effort in erasing any doubt over his place in the XI too
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Markram makes future look bright amid present gloom
Against a top-class attack, in a tough situation, the young opener showed there will be someone for South Africa to fall back on once their old pros move on
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
New Australia, same old hostility
The 'pack of dogs' that Faf du Plessis spoke of four years ago was back in full force at Kingsmead, 'headbutting the line' in a manner more reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane than Jonny Bairstow
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 4th day, Durban
Paine stands up and makes his keeping count
In November, he earned a Test recall after seven years purely on his wicketkeeping credentials. On Sunday, he proved his worth with a stunning grab
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa take fight to fifth day with Australia one wicket away
Set 417 for victory, which would be the second-highest successful chase in Test history, South Africa stumbled to lunch at 63 for 4
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Australia break the cycle of collapses
Australia did not bat particularly well at Kingsmead, but well enough to ensure the process of constructing a consistently successful team was not stalled
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Give me time to improve - Bancroft
In a bid to keep on improving, the young Australia opener spoke at length with the seasoned David Warner about "an array of topics", including their respective approaches to the game
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa left wondering 'how' things went wrong
Maybe the hosts were undercooked. Maybe they had underestimated Australia or maybe they are facing uncertainty on the administrative front
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Elgar to bat in second innings despite finger injury
The South Africa opener had dislocated his finger while taking a diving catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc in Australia's second innings
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa show fight but Australia's lead crosses 400
Cameron Bancroft scored the second half-century of his short Test career as Australia extended their lead past 300 on the third day against South Africa at Kingsmead
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Marsh and Lyon script their Second Act
A little over 12 months ago, neither man was certain of his place in the Australian Test XI. Now, they have become immensely vital cogs
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
De Villiers rallies around team-mates after 'softies'
The South Africa batsman put some of the side's problems down to conditions, which he expects to become more difficult to bat on as the game goes on
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Can South Africa defer de Villiers' break-up with Test cricket?
AB de Villiers proved yet again how much South Africa needs him and how much Test cricket needs him. But does the batsman still need South Africa and Test cricket?
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Australians give a XXXX as they ambush stump microphone
Australia close fielders talk up virtues of rival ICC and CSA sponsors in a bid to silence the eavesdropping stump mics
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Five-star Starc builds on M Marsh 96 to secure big lead
Mitchell Marsh brought up his half-century and Mitchell Starc provided an entertaining lower-order cameo as Australia pushed their total to 300 for 8 by lunch on the second day
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Maharaj's control shapes tense and teasing day
Whether or not South Africa specifically asked for slower surfaces, they got one at Kingsmead, and their left-arm spinner played the holding role perfectly to keep Australia's aggressive line-up in check
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Australia top-order lose battle of the crease
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner counsels Bancroft after 'soft' dismissal
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner, Smith fifties underpin close-fought day
Steven Smith won the toss and Australia will bat first in the opening Test of the series against South Africa in Durban
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Unchanged Australia seek South African glory
Australia will take the same team that lifted the Ashes urn into the first Test against South Africa, for a series the captain Steven Smith believes can be the making of many younger members of his side
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Can South Africa break the home disadvantage?
On paper, yes. South Africa enter this series ranked No. 2 in the world, with winning form behind them, and no shortage of class and experience
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
'I'm ready for the mental battle' - du Plessis
South Africa's captain, who is returning to action from a finger fracture, has also hinted that the team management might pick Theunis de Bruyn as an extra batsman rather than play four out-and-out fast bowlers
May 17, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Dangerous nostalgia at heart of rivalry
South Africa's Test battles with Australia have been reliably hard-fought. But an overdue victory on home soil is important to the hosts for numerous reasons
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Expectations high for de Villiers' final duel with Australia
AB de Villiers has not made any official announcement about his Test future but this is probably the last 'big' series he will play for South Africa in the format
May 14, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 3rd day
Starc bags four as Australians wrap up five-wicket win
As in the first innings, there were plenty of starts for the Australian batsmen in their chase of 140, but Peter Handscomb fell for another low score
May 16, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 2nd day
Hendricks' five-for restricts Australians' lead to 109
Ten of the visiting batsmen got to or past 18, but only one - Pat Cummins at No. 8 - went on to score a half-century
May 15, 2024
South Africa A v Australia, tour game, Benoni, 1st day
Australian quicks sound warning ahead of SA Tests
A much anticipated series, at least for fans of fast bowling, kicked off in style as Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc began their South African odyssey by knocking over the A team for 220 in only 58.5 overs
May 17, 2024