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Australia’s Usman Khawaja walks off the ground after being dismissed on day five of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match against England at the SCG in Sydney on January 8

Defiant Khawaja defends re-igniting ball-tampering scandal

Retired Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has defended claims that the entire squad was aware of the 2018 ball-tampering plot in South Africa, insisting his comments take collective responsibility rather than blaming teammates.

Australia's Mahli Beardman prepares to deliver a ball during the under-19 World Cup youth one-day international (YODI) final between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11, 2024.

Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England

Australia has revealed new-look ODI and T20 squads to face England, featuring a wave of fresh talent including Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and Liam Scott under captain Mitchell Marsh.

Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

Proteas batters Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder were the catalysts for South Africa's fightback at Newlands, combining for 154 before a late wobble and some lower-order resistance set Australia 288 to win.

Rickelton, Mulder centuries put match back in balance on fourth day at Newlands

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder led a superb South African fightback at Newlands, setting Australia a challenging 288-run target for victory in the third Test.

SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.

Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.

SA's Marques Ackerman plays a shot to leg on the first day of the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town on Tuesday
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands

Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.

Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands

Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.

Proteas opening batter AIden Markram plays a shot during the opening day of the second Dafabet Test match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday

Rain rules opening Test day in Gqeberha

Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is embracing the number three batting position and has designs on making it his own

Bedingham embraces batting order promotion

He says South Africa’s batters need to withstand Australia’s attack for longer

SA captain Temba Bavuma will be looking for the Proteas to get their selection balance right when the series against Australia moves to St George’s Park for the second Test
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Bavuma backs selection calls after Durban debacle

Temba Bavuma has defended South Africa's team balance despite the Durban Test defeat to Australia, acknowledging the Kingsmead pitch defied expectations as the Proteas prepare for a pivotal second Test at St George's Park.

SA's Marco Jansen plays a shot on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Australia in Durban on Tuesday

SA face tough questions after crushing loss to Aussies

South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.

Aiden Markram plays a shot on day four of the first Test match between SA and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on Monday.

Australia set SA world record fourth-innings chase

Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.

South Africa's batting coach Ashwell Prince believes the bowling attack, will be key to curbing Australia on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

Wickets key to curbing Australia

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince urges the Proteas to focus on taking wickets and controlling the run rate to stop Australia from building an insurmountable lead in Durban.

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