Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon. AAP · 21h ago
Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day three with Nic Maddison dismissed for a duck before close The Guardian - AU · 23h ago
Australia’s Boland damages South Africa in brief respite from rain Australia’s Scott Boland claimed two South Africa wickets in the one of the brief passages of play possible due to rain on the first day of the second Test in Gqeberha The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Australia eye landmark success in trilogy of Test tours Australia will become the first team to win a Test series in South Africa in seven years with victory in Gqeberha, setting up a big 10 months for the team. AAP · Oct 16
Hazlewood feeling free as bowlers enter golden age Australia's 'big four' bowlers have entered the most rarefied of air as they approach a 10th year together, with the benefit of age playing into their hands. AAP · Oct 16
Reverse swing relevant again on return to South Africa Eight years after a dramatic reverse-swing arms race during the controversial 2018 tour of South Africa, conditions have brought the art form back to the fore. AAP · Oct 16
The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is The Maynard, bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Morning Mail: AFL tells Sportsbet to ditch AI players; Anne Aly reveals death threats; and Musk’s electoral play League tells gambling partner to stop using AI memes of players to sell products; minister reveals toll after MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 13
Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa. AAP · Oct 13
Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa The veteran quick showed skill and stamina to end the Proteas’ resistance and take a 1-0 lead in the Test series The Guardian - AU · Oct 13
Australia break Aiden Markram resistance to wrap up first Test victory against South Africa Josh Hazlewood took a six-for to help Australia to victory, while Matt Renshaw continued an outstanding Test by chipping in with two key wickets The Independent UK · Oct 13
Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban. AAP · Oct 13
Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victory Matt Renshaw followed up his epic first-innings 190 with an impressive 82, plus Temba Bavuma’s wicket, to put Australia on course for a statement win against South Africa in Durban The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban. AAP · Oct 11
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11 Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared nine wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 284 in the first Test in Durban
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10 Matt Renshaw’s epic 190 helps Australia turn tables on South Africa in Durban Matt Renshaw scored his first century in Tests for nine years and 280 days as Australia notched 390 with a second highest ninth wicket partnership of 134
AAP · Sep 18 Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe A return to form from centurion Travis Head has led the way as Australia overpowered Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to clinch the ODI series victory.
AAP · Sep 8 Why Australia believe Smith can thrive in South Africa Australia's players are adamant crowd abuse won't faze them in South Africa as they return for the first Test series there since "sandpaper-gate" in 2018.
AAP · Aug 31 'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.
AAP · Aug 31 Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.
The Economic Times · Aug 23 Bangladesh 39-3 at lunch after Australia take 146-run lead in second Test Bangladesh reached 39 for three in their second innings at lunch. Australia paceman Mitchell Starc took two quick wickets to put Bangladesh under pressure. Opener Tanzid Hasan was caught for nine after a miscued pull shot. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 23 at the break. Australia were…
AAP · Aug 17 Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Bangladesh expose the cracks in Australia’s ageing Test machine Australia suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. This defeat has accelerated calls for regeneration of the ageing Test team. Opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are reportedly in the firing line. Former captain Ricky Ponting believes tough decisions are now necessary for the squad. Selectors may look…
The Economic Times · Aug 16 'Bangladesh outplayed us in all department': Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
AAP · Aug 15 'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.