South Africans present tougher challenge

ANDREW WU Australian attack set to find South Africa's front-line batsmen tougher than England.

Proteas face selection dilemmas

CHLOE SALTAU 6:50pm Two of South Africa's most important players are under fitness clouds ahead of next month's series against Australia.

Downton to decide on Flower, Pietersen

Nick Hoult 6:50pm New managing director of England cricket will decide futures of coach and star batsman.

Coach slams ultimatum talk

4:46pm Coach Andy Flower has dismissed reports that he issued an ultimatum to England chiefs over misfiring star batsman Kevin Pietersen as "totally inaccurate".

WA's Nicole Bolton has Stars in her eyes

Brad Elborough, Perth It's every cricketer's dream to make their Test debut on their home ground in an Ashes match.

South Africa's fiery top order to bring Australians back to earth

ANDREW WU The Australian attack hailed by its own dressing room as the best in the world is about to find South Africa's front-line batsmen a far tougher proposition than the waning English line-up they obliterated this summer.

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Women's Ashes: Nicole Bolton in line for Test spot

Brad Elborough It's every cricketer's dream to make their Test debut on their home ground in an Ashes match. Western Australia's Nicole Bolton, who takes batting notes from Justin Langer and who studies Mike Hussey's cover drive, is no exception.

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Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League

JESSE HOGAN Two Victorian spinners could face off against each other on Thursday.

Marinko Matosevic continues good form at Sydney International

MICHAEL CHAMMAS Marinko Matosevic has qualified for his second consecutive quarter-final appearance in as many tournaments this year, knocking over No.3 seed Andreas Seppi at the Sydney International.

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Australian pace bowler Ryan Harris could equal the record of Jeff Thomson at his next Test

Queenslander finished the return Ashes with 22 wickets at an average of 19.3.

Big Bash success keeps PM's XI match off air

LEE GASKIN The success of the Big Bash League has unwittingly played a part in Canberra's most important cricket fixture being left off television.

Cricket: Primie Minister's XI newcomer keen to bury reeling English

LEE GASKIN Michael Spaseski usually spends his days getting his hands dirty working for his family's landscaping business.

Bowlers give Sri Lanka edge over Pakistan in second Test

Dubai 1:08am Pakistan dismissed for low score after being put in on seaming pitch.

England cricketers Stuart Broad and Matt Prior rescue man from Pyrmont Bridge in Darling Harbour

1:27am England cricketers Matt Prior and Stuart Broad helped rescue a man preparing to jump off a bridge near the team hotel in Sydney.

Unhappy 18th: Heat on as Hussey unable to prevent unwanted milestone

DAVID SYGALL 11:43pm Brisbane Heat's experience playing together was one of the key factors in their defeat of Sydney Thunder, Mike Hussey said on Wednesday night.

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One-day cricket: West Indies get big win, draw series against New Zealand

Hamilton 7:45pm West Indies' highest total in one-day cricket proves too much for the Black Caps.

Live Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat

James Polson 6:50pm Follow the action live as Sydney Thunder host the Brisbane Heat.

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Chris Tremlett aims for redemption with Sydney Sixers after Ashes snub

Alex Nicholson 6:19pm English seamer Chris Tremlett intends to remind England selectors of his worth by putting in a strong showing for the Sydney Sixers for the remainder of the Big Bash League.

Cricket fan wins $93,000 after taking one-handed catch in crowd during ODI

3:29pm It was Michael Morton's six-pack, as well as his outstanding hand-eye co-ordination, that made him $NZ100,000 ($93,000) richer on Wednesday.

Ashes: Ryan Harris rivals Thommo in race to ton of wickets

Joe Barton 7:50am Ryan Harris is in line to become the quickest Australian paceman to 100 Test wickets since Jeff Thomson more than 40 years ago.

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South Africa paceman Dale Steyn breaks rib

7:37am South Africa quick Dale Steyn is expected to be fit for next month's series opener against Australia despite suffering a broken rib during the second Test against India.

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Peter Siddle says Australia's bowlers are best in world as David Warner baits Proteas

ANDREW WU Perhaps it was the hangover talking or a result of the confidence gained from belting England 5-0, or maybe a combination of the two, but Australia are talking a big game before taking on world No.1 South Africa next month.

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Ashes: SCG magic moment is as good as it gets

RYAN HARRIS Even when the England wickets were falling fast after tea, when I was lucky enough to be bowling, I hadn't planned how I was going to celebrate once the 5-0 was official.

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Australia had a better grasp of decision review system in Australian Ashes series

JESSE HOGAN Australia unable to challenge only for 53.3 overs - or 3.4 per cent of series.

David Warner vows to take on the South African pace attack

ANDREW WU Opener says he will fight fire with fire against South Africa's powerful pace attack.

Nathan Lyon leaping out of the shadow of Shane Warne

Nathan Lyon has never felt more ready to step out from beneath Shane Warne's shadow.

Australia talks the talk before taking on world No.1 South Africa

ANDREW WU Australia warns Proteas to brace for a repeat of the sledging that occurred in the Ashes.

It's just great to be part of it

RYAN HARRIS Mixing with all the England blokes in the rooms was a great way to finish the series.

Justin Langer backs Australia to be No. 1 Test team if bowlers remain fit

Australia rises to third in Test rankings following its 5-0 whitewash of England.

Mitchell Johnson puts his fingers on the public pulse

JACQUELINE MALEY Mitchell Johnson was able to raise not just one finger but five to his detractors.