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.
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Andrew Wu
Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
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 South Africa's undermanned attack.
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 Hughes' life.
Cracking WACA pitch gets thumbs up
The famous WACA wicket is showing signs of cracking but has received a glowing endorsement from both sides after last year's lifeless production.
Why Australia must keep Starc, Hazlewood on the park
Australia's destruction of South Africa's top order has highlighted how important it will be for Steve Smith to have his two prime pace weapons available this summer.
The Tonk: Lillee bounces CA's Ashes hope for new arena
Cricket Australia's hopes of staging an Ashes Test next summer at a new Perth Stadium are fading.
Why it's time to deliver for Smith's men
A few years ago, an Australian cricketer whose place in the team was seldom assured bemoaned how there always had to be a player in the Test team under pressure for his spot. If he was still in the set-up he would have plenty of company.
Smith's silent treatment a far cry from days of Waugh
Steve Smith has ordered his charges to have more presence on the field as he leads one of the quietest Australian teams to take on South Africa in many years.
Siddle claims final berth in first Test against South Africa
Peter Siddle will make his return to the baggy green after nine months out after selectors opted for a tried and true pace attack for the first Test against South Africa in Perth.
Why Warner no longer feels the need to sledge
David Warner says he will not reprise his role as the team's unofficial attack dog against South Africa despite acknowledging Australia is at its best when it engages in verbal warfare.
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