Proteas fight back but Khawaja stands tall
Usman Khawaja seized the moment but it was a day of missed opportunities for Australia after their remoulded middle order faltered against the tricky pink ball under lights on ...
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Handscomb impresses on debut with half-century
Peter Handscomb has emerged as the pick of the Australian debutants in Adelaide, announcing himself on the Test scene with a half-century alongside an indefatigable Usman ...
As night falls, a light at last
Suddenly, Australia could do no wrong, or not much. From consecutive balls in the middle of this day, Peter Handscomb scored the first of his 54 impressive debut runs and ...
If you thought facing South Africa's attack was tough ...
If the Australian batsmen thought handling the South African seam attack was difficult, wait until they get to India in three months.
Rift widens between ICC and South Africa over du Plessis affair
ICC chief David Richardson might have once played for South Africa but that fact has done nothing to temper his disappointment at the conduct of his countrymen over the Faf du ...
Are they that good or are we breaking bad?
The most frequently asked question this cricket season is: 'Are they that good or are we that bad?' Or, a year ago when Australia were playing the West Indies: 'Are they that ...
Cricket Australia board advised selectors to go for youth
Interim national selector Trevor Hohns said the panel had been given a mandate for generational change ahead of the third Test in Adelaide and it has now been revealed that ...
Australia chases the lead at Adelaide Oval
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How far is CA prepared to take day-nighters?
The promoters of day-night Test cricket have declared the experiment a success, yet it is far from a sure thing that next summer's Ashes series will feature a pink-ball game.
Hastings shocked by Australian ODI snub
Paceman John Hastings is shocked at his Australian axing, noting he is the leading wicket taker this year in one-day cricket internationals.
Perry climbs in ICC cricket rankings
In-form Ellyse Perry has moved up in both the ICC women's batting and bowling ODI rankings, but is second in the allrounder category behind one of her WBBL cricket rivals.
Wade changes tune of Australian team
Cometh the hour, cometh the annoying little prick. If the wicketkeeper is the drummer in a cricketing band, Australia had ditched Charlie Watts and brought in Keith Moon.
Du Plessis' 'Warner tactic' explained
After a week in the headlines, South African captain Faf du Plessis showed on Thursday night that he had lost none of his dare, ruthlessly trying to exploit a rule that meant ...
'Aggrieved' Du Plessis to fight ball-tampering finding
* Du Plessis to appeal ICC conviction
Du Plessis hits out at Adelaide jeers
South African captain Faf du Plessis says he was surprised by the hostile reception he was given by the Adelaide crowd, after playing what he described as the best century of ...
The batting great Hazlewood has made his bunny
Josh Hazlewood has turned Hashim Amla into his bunny in what is shaping as the South African batting great's final Test in Australia.
Boiled lollies to chocolates for Faf
Faf du Plessis's hundred was two masterpieces in one, of defiance in the face of notoriety, but equally of technique and temperament.
Du Plessis catches Australia on the hop after dazzling hundred
A clever declaration by South Africa' wily captain and centurion Faf du Plessis caught David Warner and the Australians off guard.
Third Test, day 1 at the Adelaide Oval
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The caps fit; now for the careers
Between overs, Matt Renshaw dashed hither and thither from his first slip eyrie, ferrying caps for bowlers, delivering compliments and encouragements. If a thick edge had to ...
Haddin's tearjerker the 'cricket book' of the summer
In a summer littered with books by former cricketers none is as absorbing as Brad Haddin's but for different reasons.
Du Plessis booed by Adelaide crowd
Ball-tampering South Africa captain Faf du Plessis' arrival on Adelaide Oval was met with jeers and boos.
Aussies thrash Proteas, seek 5-0 sweep
The relentless world leading Southern Stars are seeking a five-match sweep of South Africa and the perfect performance.
New boys must realise that cricket is a game of failure
It is impossible, given the resemblance, not to see Australia's 20-year-old debutant opening batsman Matt Renshaw as the new Matthew Hayden. Before we get carried away, ...
'Any future deal that we do, we want everything': Nine buys into renewal of team
The broadcaster hopes the pink ball Test and a new-look Australian team can be a panacea to ratings woes this summer.
Sugar and spice flavour the third Test
It's been a sour week for sugar. First, multi-media identity Peter Fitzsimons released The Great Aussie Bloke Slim-down, a book detailing how he made himself half the man he ...
Who on earth is WA cricketer Hilton Cartwright?
While interim chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns might think Hilton Cartwright is an "exciting prospect", his Matador Cup figures this season are anything but exciting.
'Scapegoat': I'm no cheat, says du Plessis
Cricket South Africa has advised captain Faf du Plessis to hold fire on appealing the International Cricket Council's ball tampering verdict.
Smith calls for continuity as he makes youthful new Australian team his own
The Test captain says he will seize on the opportunity presented by Australia's failures this summer to "stamp my authority on this team as the leader".
Voges out of WA-Queensland Shield clash with concussion
Adam Voges' hopes of pushing his case for an Australian recall were dealt a blow on Wednesday when he failed to pass a concussion test.