The Latest Breaking News from Nic Maddinson

Renshaw's runs to give Australia more food for thought

Matt Renshaw saved Australia with his 190 in the middle order against South Africa in Durban. But it begs the question of where he should bat in the future.

AAP · 2h ago

Renshaw's 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban

Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.

AAP · 13h ago

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.

AAP · 14h ago

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.

AAP · 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

Australia stick to familiar formula in South Africa as they seek to bury demons of 2018

The Test series shapes as one of unforced errors and modest scores with both sides unconvincing with the bat and relying on their bowling attack

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

South Africa have granted themselves access to training on a pitch similar to the one expected for the first Test, with Australia not offered the same luxury.

AAP · Oct 7

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side.

AAP · Oct 7

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.

AAP · Oct 6

Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series

Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.

AAP · Oct 6