Australia overcame a mighty scare to defeat New Zealand by two wickets with seven balls to spare in the opening T20 of their three game series at North Sydney Oval.
Aussies’ shock inclusion SO close to hat-trick after wet weather chaos — Test LIVE
Scott Boland repaid the selectors faith, taking two wickets in two balls after he was recalled in place of spinner Nathan Lyon on a rain-affected opening day of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
Forgotten blaster’s World Cup reminder with record-breaking ton … but there’s a catch
Jake Fraser-McGurk has reignited his quest for an international recall, shattering records with a spectacular century to lead South Australia to victory in the One-Day Cup.
‘Testosterone to burn’: Kagiso Rabada plays down 2018 clash with Australia’s Steve Smith
‘There’s no hate,’ says bowler ahead of return to St George’s Park
Pair clashed in Gqeberha during heated series six years ago
Kagiso Rabada insists there is no lingering bad blood with Australia as the South Africa speedster prepares to return to the site of his controversial clash with Steve Smith.
Rabada has been declared fit to come back from his hamstring tear and face Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park, in his first match since May. The South African’s return comes at a crucial point in the series, with the hosts fighting to stay alive after their 214-run pumping in Durban last week.
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As Cameron Green was batting in Gqeberha on Saturday, a bloodcurdling howl had heads turning swiftly towards the net where the angular Australian was facing for fear he has suffered another foul blow.
Cummins’ big selection hint after pitch reveal, SA villain on THAT Smith clash
Pat Cummins doubts it will matter how the Australians approach Kagiso Rabada in his return to Test cricket in Gqeberha on Sunday given the sight of the Baggy Green is enough to incite an inspired response in the Protea superstar.
‘Fight fire with fire’: SA poised for three changes, set for big boost as star put through fitness test
Marques Ackerman loves nothing more than fighting fire with fire and will provide a significant boost to South Africa’s middle-order, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma said on Saturday in Gqeberha.
‘You’re dead… and they pulled the trigger’: Aussies’ startling tales of what it’s like to tour RSA
Refusing a captain’s order usually guarantees a swift end to their stint in a side for a cricketer, but former Australian fast bowler Paul Reiffel was prepared to take that risk after finding himself in a position he never imagined on a South Africa tour.
Hazlewood on ‘ridiculous’ Aussie pushing for selection… and how once dirty word is key to series
Josh Hazlewood has his swing back and says there is a freedom that comes with approaching every Test as though it may be your last as he prepares for the second match in the series in Gqeberha on Sunday.
‘Ready to cause havoc’: Sight that could rattle Aussie top order as Proteas set for massive boost
It is the photograph of Kagiso Rabada that should put the fear of God into Australia’s brittle top order.
Debating the Test XI is an Aussie obsession… and it fuels this never-ending myth — Whateley
The general mood of the hardcore on the tour groups around the baggage carousel oscillated between trepidation and pessimism.
Debating the Test XI is an Aussie obsession… and it fuels this never-ending myth — Whateley
The general mood of the hardcore on the tour groups around the baggage carousel oscillated between trepidation and pessimism.
Debating the Test XI is an Aussie obsession… and it fuels this never-ending myth — Whateley
The general mood of the hardcore on the tour groups around the baggage carousel oscillated between trepidation and pessimism.
Debating the Test XI is an Aussie obsession… and it fuels this never-ending myth — Whateley
The general mood of the hardcore on the tour groups around the baggage carousel oscillated between trepidation and pessimism.
Behind the scenes act lifts lid on key Aussie call … as dire issue won’t go away – Talking Points
Australia’s hierarchy are keeping everyone on their toes ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), starting at 7pm AEDT on Sunday.