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.
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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.
Live: Australia v South Africa, day four at the WACA
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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.
Steve Smith's side staring at defeat in Perth
Australia's gamble to play two underdone fast bowlers in the first Test became an issue on Saturday as South Africa made the hosts pay for their embarrassing display with the bat.
Bang! Bang! Maxwell scores big against Queensland
Glenn Maxwell said he was shocked to be dropped from the Victorian team last week, but he showed selectors exactly what they had missed out on when he scored 81 against ...
Why there's still a place for sledging in cricket
The NSW Coroner wondered why 'sledging' was a part of the game. But the term should not be used as a catch-all for the chatter that takes place between opponents on the ...
Marsh not 'cooked' but must step up: Waugh
National selector Mark Waugh says Mitch Marsh will retain his spot for the second Test in Hobart but he has "got to perform".
Live: Perth Test in the balance
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Australia and Proteas silent on mysterious umpire approach
David Warner says he has his suspicions on why the umpires approached the Proteas skipper - but would not publicly comment.
Warner sick of seeing Australian collapses
Vice-captain David Warner has put the heat on Australia's under-performing middle order for again squandering a strong start in the first Test in Perth.
Steyn out for series on day of drama at the WACA
The first Test is hanging in the balance, and so too is Mitchell Marsh's Test future after a dramatic second day in which Australia's frailties with the bat were exposed by ...
Smith can't whinge over lbw decision
Steve Smith's much-discussed dismissal was a win for the laws of cricket and a belated payback for bowlers.
Australia look to turn the screw on South Africa at the WACA
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How Steve Smith could miss the second Test
Australian captain Steve Smith faces a possible dissent charge which could lead to him missing next week's second Test through suspension.
Grieving Hughes family 'accepts' coroner's findings
The family of fallen Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has accepted the findings into his death and hope his legacy will be a safer sporting environment.
Finch dropped but Vics in command
It doesn't seem to matter which national representative Victoria leave out of their XI, because the players they are picking are doing the job.
CA working towards making neck guards compulsory
Cricket Australia will not make the wearing of neck guards compulsory until it is scientifically proven they will protect players from the type of hit that claimed Phillip ...
The family of Phillip Hughes may never have closure
NSW State Coroner Michael Barnes has found nobody was to blame for the death of the talented cricketer
Hughes inquest: We'll review Shield bouncers, says cricket boss
Sutherland pledges close look at "perceived" bouncer rules anomalies, but says sledging is part of the game that umpires should police.
Phillip Hughes' death an accident with bowler not to blame: coroner
The death of cricketer Phillip Hughes was an accident and neither sledging nor dangerous bowling were contributing factors, the coroner has found.
Boundaries and Benaud
Brian Matthews' Benaud: An Appreciation is a timely book. We are approaching another season of Twenty20 cricket where the commentary often sounds like a yodelling contest in ...
Proteas urged to banish Warner disappointment
South Africa has been urged to banish the disappointment of botching David Warner's prized scalp and to focus on making amends on Friday, as the Proteas seek to surge back ...