Labuschagne at crossroads after bizarre four-year fall Marnus Labuschagne has gone from averaging above 60 in his first 30 Tests to less than half that figure in the 37 since, leaving his future uncertain. AAP · 20h ago
Nightmare in SA: how Australia's tale of woe unfolded Australia's collapse to 99 all out at St George's Park marked their fourth-lowest ever score against South Africa. AAP · 23h ago
Australia collapse in chaotic fashion to leave South Africa in sight of victory Australia were bowled out for 99 and forced to follow on, with the tourists’ batters left to conduct a desperate rearguard on the last day of the second Test The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Australia's capitulation leaves three at risk of axe Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players. AAP · Oct 21
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 · Oct 20
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
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
Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421. AAP · Oct 12
Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails Australia’s hopes of a competitive first innings total rest with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins after they steered them to 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test against South Africa The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone? Tonight, the Australian men’s cricket team starts its three-match Test series against South Africa with serious question marks over most of its batting lineup. The Conversation · Oct 9
Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue. AAP · Oct 8
Head first? South Africa real test says Aussie legend Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa. AAP · Oct 5
Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom. AAP · Oct 4
NSW stun Bulls in chase to give Haddin perfect start An unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 108 by allrounder William Salzmann and Jake Scott took NSW to an extraordinary four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Queensland. AAP · Sep 22
AAP · Sep 21 Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
AAP · Sep 19 Back from brink: Victoria keeper hits incredible ton Victoria wicketkeeper Liam Blackford had a blood clot that threatened his career but his unbeaten 149 on debut inspired an amazing comeback win over Queensland.
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India in transition but Australia would expect to face against a very strong team, says Australian batter Voges Former Australian batter Adam Voges anticipates a strong Indian Test team for the upcoming series. He expects a challenging battle against the Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Voges believes India possesses significant young talent to fill the void. Australia has learned from past simultaneous retirements and plans staged transitions. Australian…
AAP · Sep 18 'A reason I'm still there': Labuschagne on Test spot Marnus Labuschagne says there's a reason he's still in Australia's Test squad, but concedes lean returns have opened him up for criticism.
AAP · Sep 17 'If not Marnus, who?': Aussie Test great on No.3 debate Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7 Australia keep faith in Marnus Labuschagne as Test squad for South Africa tour named The under-pressure batter has been included on a 16-man list for the three-Test series in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town
AAP · Sep 7 'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1 Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls The once-glittering international career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes, after he was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa
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.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25 Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumble