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South Africa v Australia - first ODI scorecard

South Africa and Australia released their starting XIs for the opening one-day international fixture. The host squad features captain Temba Bavuma alongside Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew…

Cricket · 27d ago

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'Now where to bat him?' - Matt Renshaw’s epic Durban ton reopens Australia's batting order debate

Matt Renshaw delivered a career-defining performance in Durban, anchoring the Australian innings with a massive 190-run score. Entering the crease at 84-4, he stabilized the team alongside Pat…

Cricket · 10d ago

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Australia needs to handle test grind better, Cummins says

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has urged his squad to prioritize patient, session-by-session play over relying on individual brilliance as they prepare for the upcoming test series against South…

Cricket · 12d ago

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South Africa vs Australia 1st Test Day 1 Live Score: Sandpaper Gate backdrop looms large; series gets underway in Durban

The highly anticipated three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia kicks off in Durban, with the first Test already setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle. South Africa’s…

Cricket · 12d ago

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Low attendance at Durban Test sparks debate over red-ball cricket in South Africa

The opening day of the South Africa vs. Australia Test series at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban drew just over 7,500 spectators, less than a third of the venue’s 25,000-capacity crowd. The sparse…

Cricket · 11d ago

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Matthew Hayden, Ian Healy fire back at Travis Head's scathing criticism of 'past players'

A heated debate between Australia’s cricketing generations has escalated after Matthew Hayden and Ian Healy pushed back against Travis Head’s defense of the current Test team. The controversy began…

Cricket · 13d ago

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Steve Smith to undergo second concussion test after nasty blow to the head during South Africa vs Australia Durban Test

Steve Smith, Australia’s vice-captain, is set to undergo a second concussion assessment after a sharp blow to his helmet during the fourth day of the Durban Test. The incident occurred when Anrich…

Cricket · 8d ago

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Matthew Hayden slams Australia selectors over Test inclusions for South Africa tour

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has launched a scathing critique of the national selection panel’s Test squad choices ahead of the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, set to…

Cricket · 15d ago

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Travis Head hits back at critics ‘putting a bullet’ through the team

Travis Head has fired back at high-profile critics, including former Australia greats Matthew Hayden and Allan Border, who have questioned the current Test squad’s selection and strategy. Head, the…

Cricket · 13d ago

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SA vs AUS 2026: First Test match preview

South Africa and Australia renew their rivalry in the opening fixture of a three-match Test series at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. The reigning World Test Championship holders enter the…

Cricket · 13d ago

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‘Greatest pile of mediocrity’: Hayden goes off over ‘disrespecting cricket’

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has sharply criticized the national selection panel’s decision to recall Nic Maddinson for the upcoming three-Test series against South Africa, despite the…

Cricket · 14d ago

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Australia yet to finalise playing XI for South Africa Test amid Cooper Connolly concern

Australia have postponed naming their opening Test XI for the Durban match after all‑rounder Cooper Connolly was placed in quarantine following a head cold. Connolly attended the final practice…

Cricket · 12d ago

Green out with shoulder soreness, Hazlewood rested, Australia bat first

Australia has chosen to set a target with the bat, navigating multiple lineup changes due to Cameron Green dealing with a sore shoulder and Josh Hazlewood earning a rest. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe…

Cricket · 36d ago

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Smith hit by Nortje bouncer, misses fielding duties on Day 4; Australia await update

Steve Smith’s Test series against South Africa took a concerning turn on Day 4 in Durban after he was struck on the helmet by a short-pitched delivery from Anrich Nortje. The former Australia captain…

Cricket · 8d ago

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Matthew Hayden minces no words in scathing criticism of Australian selectors: ‘Promoting the greatest pile of mediocrity’

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has unleashed a blistering critique of the national selection committee, questioning the inclusion of veteran batter Nic Maddinson in the squad for the…

Cricket · 14d ago

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George Bailey explains Nic Maddinson's surprise Australia call-up despite 19-month first-class absence

Australian selection panel head George Bailey has defended the surprise addition of batter Nic Maddinson to the touring party heading to South Africa, despite the player missing all red-ball cricket…

Cricket · 18d ago

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'There's an aura': South Africa call on KG to bring the heat against Australia

South Africa will field their star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada in the second Test against Australia, starting Sunday at St George’s Park, after he missed the first match due to a hamstring injury. The…

Cricket · 3d ago

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Matthew Hayden tears into Australia selectors over Nic Maddinson's Test recall

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has publicly criticized national selectors George Bailey and Tony Dodemaide regarding the inclusion of Nic Maddinson in the Test squad to face South Africa.…

Cricket · 14d ago

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Anrich Nortje delivery leaves Steve Smith requiring concussion assessment

Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently undergoing concussion assessments after being struck on the helmet by a short delivery from South African bowler Anrich Nortje during the second innings of…

Cricket · 8d ago

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South Africa v Australia - second ODI scorecard

The squads have been revealed for the second one-day international clash between South Africa and Australia. South Africa's selection features captain Temba Bavuma alongside Aiden Markram,…

Cricket · 24d ago

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Australia call up Maddinson after cancer recovery

Nic Maddinson has earned a recall to the Australian Test squad for the upcoming series opener against South Africa. This return follows his successful battle against testicular cancer, which had…

Cricket · 19d ago

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Hazlewood, Stanlake in, unchanged Zimbabwe opt to bowl

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field, choosing to field an identical lineup to their previous outing. Australia made multiple adjustments to their bowling attack, bringing in Josh Hazlewood…

Cricket · 33d ago

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Maddinson, Harper added to Australia's Test squad in South Africa

Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have earned call-ups to the Australian Test touring party heading to South Africa. Meanwhile, Cameron Green's participation in the upcoming initial Test match remains…

Cricket · 19d ago

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Hazlewood, Stanlake in, unchanged Zimbabwe opt to bowl

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first, deciding to field the exact same lineup as their previous outing. Meanwhile, the opposition lineup features two personnel adjustments, with Josh…

Cricket · 33d ago

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Cameron Green 'progressing well' but second Test availability remains uncertain, says Andrew McDonald

Australia’s Cameron Green remains on the sidelines ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with his availability for the Gqeberha match still uncertain as of October 15, 2026. The all-rounder,…

Cricket · 6d ago

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Australia squad South Africa Tests — Sam Harper, Nic Maddinson included; Inglis to miss first match

Australia has added Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson to its Test roster ahead of the upcoming series against South Africa, bolstered by Harper's recent 128-run performance for Australia A against India A…

Cricket · 19d ago

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SA vs AUS 2026: Australia are open to flexible batting orders, says Pat Cummins

Australia’s victory in the opening Test against South Africa by 214 runs in Durban has sparked discussions about tactical flexibility in their batting lineup ahead of the 2026 series. Matt Renshaw’s…

Cricket · 7d ago

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Cameron Green injury update: All-rounder doubtful for 2nd Test vs South Africa

Australia’s Cameron Green remains in doubt for the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha after failing to resume batting following an abdominal injury sustained in the final ODI last month.…

Cricket · 6d ago