The Latest Breaking News from Proteas

SYDNEY: Injured Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc has indicated he will most certainly miss the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against India at Nagpur from February 9, saying he should be available from the second Test onwards.

South Africa's batters finally show some fight as the tourists salvage a draw from the third and final Test at the SCG, with Australia falling eight wickets short of completing a perfect summer.

Some dogged batting from South Africa has ensured the final Test of the series ends in a draw at the SCG, as Australia settles for a 2-0 series victory. Look back on how all the action unfolded.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia rip through South Africa to help set up a final-day victory push on another rain-interrupted day's play in the Sydney Test.

South Africa have stood by out-of-form spinner Keshav Maharaj for the final Test against Australia in Sydney, while opting against adding an extra batsman.

MELBOURNE: Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will require surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, though surgeons are hopeful the 23-year-old should recover in time to be considered for selection for the Border-Gavaskar series in India beginning on February 9.

The Proteas were skittled for 204 after David Warner’s double-century put the hosts in command.

Having scored his first Test century in almost three years, David Warner says the innings holds great significance after he faced scrutiny about his form in the lead-up to the Boxing Day clash at the MCG.

Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.

CAPE TOWN: South African white-ball specialist and former T20I skipper Farhaan Behardien announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

A glorious double century from David Warner has powered Australia to 3-386 at stumps on day two of the Boxing Day Test, a 197-run lead over South Africa.