CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Mitchell Starc took two wickets as Australia went in search of a series-deciding victory on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. South Africa were 140 for four in their second innings at the close, 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining. Starc, who…
MELBOURNE: Australia expect Steve Smith to be fit for the first home test against New Zealand in Perth in December after scans cleared the veteran batter of serious neck damage. The 37-year-old was ruled out of the third and deciding test against South Africa in Cape Town after battling a sore neck for a number…
Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green scored half-centuries to keep Australia in the contest against South Africa on Wednesday, reaching 191-4 at tea during the second day of the decisive third Test at Newlands. Australia trail by 138 runs after South Africa were dismissed for 329 on the opening day, with Renshaw making 74 and Green…
The fast bowler steps in for injured Nortje ahead of the series decider against Australia Gerald Coetzee will replace the injured Anrich Nortje in the South Africa team for the series decider. Photo: AFP CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace injured fellow paceman Anrich Nortje in the South African team for the series-deciding…
Renshaw is in contention to open alongside Travis Head as Australia prepare for South Africa showdown Australia are considering a change at the top of their batting order for the decisive third Test against South Africa, with Matthew Renshaw in contention to partner Travis Head after Nic Maddinson struggled in the opening two matches of…
Marnus Labuschagne and Nic Maddinson face scrutiny after Australia’s batting failures in Gqeberha Australia’s captain Pat Cummins walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal. Photo: AFP SYDNEY: Australia captain Pat Cummins admits it is hard to “paper over the cracks” after a thumping second Test defeat to South Africa, with the fate of at…
