Sore paceman Peter Siddle sent for scans
PERTH, Nov 8 AAP - Australian paceman Peter Siddle has been sent for scans, having pulled up with a sore back following the first Test in Perth.
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Un-Australian: the decline of Smith's team is startling
No matter how great the margin between South Africa and Australia in the first Test match, it would always flatter the hosts. A final gap of 177 runs was no indication of the ...
Pretorius called up to replace Dale Steyn
Allrounder Dwaine Pretorius has been called into South Africa's Test squad as a replacement for injured paceman Dale Steyn.
Burns, Ferguson drafted into misfiring Test squad
Shaken Australia have drafted in batsmen Joe Burns and Callum Ferguson for this week's second Test as they seek to rebound from a 117-run crunching in the series opener in Perth.
Last chance saloon looms for battling Australians
Australia heads to Hobart with nearly half its squad playing for their Test futures after being comprehensively outplayed by South Africa in Perth.
All round, it doesn't add up
It's all Shane Warne's fault. Or Warne's and Glenn McGrath's together. It's Adam Gilchrist's fault. Jacques Kallis is to blame and so is Andrew Flintoff.
Tale of woe: rating the Australian players
It's been a tale of woe in Perth, with Australia's batsmen again failing to deliver the runs required to put their opponents under pressure. There is much for the players - ...
Scrutiny will be on Sutherland if wheels come off Australia
The Australian team paid a heavy price for the shifting of the first Test from the Gabba to the WACA this season.
'What a crock of $&@!': DRS labelled a failure by Mitchell Johnson
Former Test star Mitchell Johnson has labelled the decision review system a failure following Mitch Marsh's controversial dismissal during the first cricket Test against South ...
The men challenging Lyon for Test berth
Coming off the worst bowling figures in his Test career, Nathan Lyon is for the first time at home facing intense competition for his place in the side.
Jittery NSW bumble way to shield win
A jittery New South Wales have claimed back-to-back wins to start the Sheffield Shield season after bumbling to a three-wicket victory over Western Australia.
Hussey blames poor preparation for Aussie flop against South Africa
Former Test star Mike Hussey blames Australia's rushed preparation for their insipid display against South Africa and says the performance will heighten their stress and anxiety.
Live: Australia v South Africa, day five at the WACA
Can the Aussies hold on? Or will South Africa put a quick end to home resistance and claim the first Test in Perth?
Live: Australia v South Africa, day four at the WACA
Follow our live coverage of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Perth.
Spinner Holland turning heads as India tour looms
Three months ago, Jon Holland was the struggling Test debutant on a sinking ship in Sri Lanka.
Unbalanced Australian team pays the price
It is an oddity, or perhaps part of the lunacy, of contemporary international cricket that South Africa, an ocean away from home, will have more players to choose from for the ...
Lyon with nothing to roar about as Australia's woes grow
Nathan Lyon was left to mull over his worst figures in his Test career, highlighting another terrible day for the Australians in the series opener against South Africa at the WACA.
Tired Aussies won't make changes
Australia will not be drafting in any reinforcements to freshen up the weary team that is on the brink of a heavy defeat after another dominant display by South Africa in ...
Siddle says rhythm and skill can compensate for fading pace
Veteran fast bowler Peter Siddle is backing his skill to compensate for his drop-off in pace.
Is Bavuma's run out of Warner the greatest in Test history?
Shane Warne described it as one of the best run outs he had seen and Michael Vaughan was equally effusive after Temba Bavuma's piece of brilliance ended David Warner's afternoon.
Somerville, O'Keefe star for Blues against WA
New South Wales need just 93 runs in their second dig against Western Australia to open their Sheffield Shield campaign with consecutive victories.
Johnson urges Australian Test selectors to pick and stick
Mitchell Johnson has some words of advice for Australia's embattled Test cricket selectors.
Starc underdone but Aussies hope he regains his groove in Hobart
Australia hope an underdone Mitchell Starc will benefit from the grind of Perth and regain his groove when the series shifts to Hobart on Saturday.
'Bad captaincy': Smith under fire from Warne
Leg-spin great Shane Warne has taken aim at Steve Smith, accusing the Australian skipper of "bad captaincy" for his handling of Nathan Lyon.
Bushrangers cruise to dominant Shield win over Queensland
Victoria have claimed a dominant victory over Queensland in the Sheffield Shield, winning by an innings and 81 runs with a day and a half to spare.
How Smith's lbw could change how spin bowling is played
Former Test greats Michael Clarke and Kevin Pietersen believe Steve Smith's controversial dismissal will dramatically change the way batsmen play spin bowling.
Smith's tactics under fire as Australian batsmen urged to lift
Australia's batsmen have been urged to deal with the WACA conditions quicker than they did in their first innings when they chase victory - or look to save - the first Test.
Proteas leave Smith battling to keep head above water
Before the start of Saturday's cricket, Steve Smith was receiving advice from his predecessor, Michael Clarke, about tactics for what promised to be a hard, hot day at the ...
Smith defends reaction to shock dismissal
Australian captain Steve Smith has defended his behaviour after his controversial dismissal in the first innings, saying his reaction was not aggressive.
A win would be one of Proteas' greatest: Duminy
Century-maker JP Duminy says victory in Perth would be one of South Africa's greatest and insists the tourists have the "armory" to take down Australia in the series opener.