Lyon running out of time

The career of Australian's greatest finger-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon is at the crossroads.

Chappell laments Australian cricket's 'broken system'

It's the black hole in Australian cricket that goes a long way to explaining the predicament the national team now finds itself in.

Where to now for Australia's batsmen?

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Australia's latest embarrassing collapse has given selectors more reason to sharpen the blade but there is no standout waiting in the wings to save them.

Lehmann not blaming Warner for capitulation

Australia coach Darren Lehmann refused to single out David Warner for the "terrible" shot which sparked the collapse that has the hosts in dire straits in the second Test.

Voges passed fit for second Test, as selectors eye radar

Adam Voges has been passed fit to play, but selectors are yet to decide on Mitchell Marsh's fate for the second Test in Hobart.

Careers on the line in second Test

It's not just the series on the line in the second Test but careers too, as Australia chase redemption after a horror few months.

Warne predicts who Australia will axe for Hobart

Momentum is building for Mitchell Marsh to be dumped from the Australian team as the hosts look to strengthen a frail batting line-up for the second Test against South Africa.

Siddle's injury leaves pace stocks thin

Australian paceman Peter Siddle will miss the second Test after suffering a recurrence of the back injury that forced him out of the game for eight months.

We'll get even better, say bullish Proteas

Confident South Africa believe they have landed a psychological blow on an Australian team that coach Darren Lehmann concedes is feeling the pressure from their long run of poor form.