England collapse hands India big second Test win
Home team sealed a comprehensive victory after lunch on the fifth and final day, dismissing England for 158 in 97.3 overs.
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Security roughs up journalist asking du Plessis question
South African captain Faf du Plessis is expecting to play in the third Test as the Proteas' indignation at their leader's ball-tampering charge turned ugly on Monday.
South Africa have lost the plot and their security guard should be sent home
The indignance of their players at accusations of ball tampering against Faf du Plessis difficult enough to swallow, but the thuggish behaviour of their touring security guard ...
Who is Zunaid Wadee?
Getting past media scrums is small fry for the South African security guard at the centre of the airport feud with a reporter.
That selection was fun. Now what?
When Trevor Hohns awoke, his head was throbbing. Groaning, he hauled himself into the sitting position. Bit by bit, the room came into focus. Paper was strewn everywhere, ...
Southern Star Harris praises Canberra crowd after Manuka Oval matches
Southern Stars all-rounder Grace Harris would "love" to play more cricket in Canberra.
How colourblind 'keeper will see pink ball
Colourblind wicketkeeper Matthew Wade says he still has trouble seeing the pink ball as he prepares for his first Test in more than three years.
Cricket legend Brian Lara signs up for Australian country pub team
He has nearly 12,000 Test runs to his name, more than 10,000 runs from 299 one-day internationals and a top score of 501 not out in first-class cricket. Now West Indies legend ...
Zunaid Wadee: Timeline of Zunaid Wadee's incidents
A timeline of the incidents involving Proteas' head of security Zunaid Wadee
Duminy promises hot cricket reception
South Africa promise a hot welcome for Australia's new-look Test cricket team as the tourists aim for a series sweep.
Lanning, Perry add to list of ODI records
Setting records and winning matches, cricketers Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry have become one of Australian sport's best and most reliable combinations.
Colour-blind keeper Wade outlines vision for pink-ball Test
ADELAIDE, Nov 21 AAP - Colour blind wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has a simple approach to seeing the pink ball: don't overthink it.
Lanning blasts record-equalling ninth ton as Stars beat South Africa
Superstars Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry produced batting pyrotechnics on Sunday to help Australia take a 2-0 lead in their five-match women's one-day international cricket ...
Lanning's record-breaking ton helps Southern Stars to 2-0 series lead
Rain threatened to put a dampener on Southern Stars captain Meg Lanning's record-equalling century in Australia's victory over South Africa at Manuka Oval on Sunday.
A new day for Australian cricket as selectors back their 'gut'
James Sutherland forecast on the morning after Australia's crippling defeat to Hobart that it would be "a different group of players that gather for the next Test match". He ...
Debutant Renshaw could have joined boyhood friend in England team
When he was a kid, as opposed to now when he is barely more than that, Matt Renshaw played cricket with Joe Root in the fading light once their dads repaired to the rooms ...
Who are the test debutants?
They say the darkest hour is right before the dawn
Fearless and fast-footed Handscomb reminds coach of Michael Clarke
Peter Handscomb reminds his coaches of former Australian captain Michael Clarke.
Three shocking recent facts about Australia's Test team
It's clear to many cricket lovers than the current iteration of the Australian Test team is a far cry from the ones that dominated all comers around the turn of the century.
Maddinson out to set record straight against pink ball
Nic Maddinson admits he must put behind him a poor recent record in Adelaide and against the pink ball in his Test debut this week.
Bold selections must be given time to mature
In selecting Matthew Renshaw ('Matthew Who?' doesn't work as well as 'Peter Who?') , Nic Maddinson, the returning Matthew Wade, Chadd Sayers, Peter Handscombe and Jackson ...
Axe falls: Maddinson, Renshaw, Handscomb to make Test debuts
Australia have torn up the team sheet and started again, making six changes to the side that was thumped by South Africa in Hobart for the third Test in Adelaide this week.
Vics score Shield cricket win over NSW
Victoria claim Sheffield Shield outright win with a crushing 198-run over NSW at the SCG.
Mickey Arthur unsurprised by Australian cricket bloodletting
Former Australian coach Mickey Arthur isn't surprised at savage reactions to the nation's Test slide.
Kiwis ease to first Test win over Pakistan
New Zealand have snapped their four-Test losing streak in comprehensive fashion, easing to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Christchurch.
Choose your underdogs wisely, Australia
It's official: 2016 is the shittiest year since 1999. That year, of course, marking Carlton's grand final loss to North Melbourne, Madeline Kahn's passing and, worst of all, ...
Khawaja backs Burns ahead of third Test
A Queensland opener may yet be named in the third Test team for Australia – but few believe it will be incumbent Joe Burns.
South Africa draw with Victoria in pink ball cricket warm-up match
Under-siege captain Faf du Plessis has only managed a short innings against the pink ball as South Africa maximised their preparations for the third cricket Test.
Selectors set to swing axe in bid to end slump
Steve Smith's authority as captain is on the line, so too the careers of several teammates, as selectors contemplate wholesale changes to the Australian Test team.
Vics set NSW big day four chase
NSW face a massive fourth-day task against Victoria in their Sheffield Shield cricket match at the SCG.