South Africa

Herschelle Gibbs urges South Africa to recall Rabada for Gqeberha Test

Gibbs recommended three changes including Rabada's return and a new wicketkeeper for the Gqeberha Test.

Travis Head posts AI clip trolling Temba Bavuma

Hazlewood's 6 for 49 settles the Boland debate—for now

Hazlewood takes career-best 6 for 49 to wrap up Australia's 214-run win in Durban, moving one wicket clear of Brett Lee's Australian Test record and answering repeated questions about his place ahead of Scott Boland.

Matt Renshaw breaks Kohli record with 190 in Durban Test

Steve Smith returns to field after helmet blow

Steve Smith returned to the field on day five after a helmet blow from Anrich Nortje.

Renshaw follows 190 with 82 as Australia declare on 314 for six

ICC allows pink ball in Tests to address bad light but Durban match unused option

The ICC amended playing conditions last week to allow pink balls in Tests, but Australia and South Africa did not agree to use it before their Durban match affected by bad light.

Nathan Lyon declares best shape of career after record day

Australia take 139-run lead against South Africa after Pat Cummins takes three for 54

Steve Smith sets new Test record with four catches in Durban

Wasim Jaffer says Virat Kohli was bitter about Test retirement handling

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said Virat Kohli appeared unhappy with how his Test retirement was managed and could have played more red-ball cricket.

Nortje takes 2 for 40 as Australia reach 187 for 6 on day one in Durban

Anrich Nortje claimed two wickets on his Test return as Australia reached 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test in Durban.

Renshaw and Cummins extend Australia's lead on day two

Renshaw and Cummins added an unbroken 63 as Australia reached 187 for six before bad light ended day one in Durban.

Renshaw scores 190 to help Australia reach 390 in Durban Test

Renshaw's 190 anchored Australia's recovery after an early collapse and set a new benchmark for runs scored with the tail.

Steve Smith dismissed for 25 as Australia reach 187 for six on rain-shortened day in Durban

Graeme Smith says SA20 has become league of choice in January-February window

The SA20 commissioner credited early scheduling decisions by Cricket South Africa for establishing the competition.

Nic Maddinson opens for Australia nine years after last Test

Nic Maddinson opened for Australia against South Africa in Durban after a nine-year absence from Test cricket.

Australia name replacement at No 5 after Green ruled out of first Test

Green ruled out of first Test with abdominal strain; Maddinson or Connolly in contention at No 5.

Cummins unfazed by Khawaja autobiography

Pat Cummins dismissed concerns that Usman Khawaja's book will reopen the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

Australia return to South Africa eight years after Sandpapergate

Australia return to the venue of their 2018 series opener eight years after the Sandpapergate scandal that ended their tour and banned their captain and vice-captain.

Anrich Nortje targeting Test return for South Africa against Australia after nearly four-year absence

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of first Australia Test; Anrich Nortje returns

South Africa omitted Kagiso Rabada from the first Test XI against Australia after his hamstring injury. Anrich Nortje returns after a three-year absence.

India-Pakistan fixture leads ticket demand for 2027 ODI World Cup

More than 100,000 fans have applied for tickets to the India-Pakistan match on October 10, the highest demand for any fixture at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

SA20 COO says league focuses on fundamentals over quick wins

SA20 COO Lynn Naudé said the league prioritises South African summer timing, Proteas availability and venue atmosphere over copying other T20 competitions.