The Latest Breaking News from Test

Smith available to help lead Australia's day-five fight

Steve Smith struggled with a stiff neck when batting in the first innings of the Gqeberha Test, but Australia are confident he'll be better second time around.

AAP · 7h 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 · 9h ago

England’s Jamie Overton not ruling out a return to Test cricket

Overton said he would ‘have to think about it’ if asked to make a red-ball return

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time

Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.

AAP · Oct 19

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

All-in on pace: Lyon's omission a sign of the times

Australia have proved they're more willing than ever to overlook spin, with Nathan Lyon's omission showing a clear difference between now and recent history.

AAP · Oct 18

Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision

Kagiso Rabada says his shoulder bump with Steve Smith in 2018 was "just the emotion of the game" as the pair prepare to face off again at St George's Park.

AAP · Oct 17

Another All Black day hands Wallabies a dose of reality

The Wallabies admit their performance was not up to standard after the Blacks have piled on seven tries in a crushing 43-21 second Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney.

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

Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green

Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.

AAP · Oct 14