Hazlewood takes four as Aussies outplay Sri Lanka

Josh Hazlewood took 4-12 on his return from a long injury layoff as Australia began the post-Justin Langer era with a 20-run T20I victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Watch: Sri Lanka spinner’s ‘undertaker’ delivery

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga picked up the wicket of Australia’s Glenn Maxwell while using an unusual round-arm bowling style.

Elgar: Erwee is just ahead of Hamza

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says Dolphins opener Sarel Erwee is “maybe the favourite now” to replace Keegan Petersen at No 3.

Watch: We’ve learned how to adapt – Elgar

Proteas captain Dean Elgar on New Zealand’s strict Covid-19 rules and regulations, and their preparations for the Test series against the Black Caps.

Lions take down Dolphins in T20 clash

The Central Gauteng Lions beat the KZN Dolphins by eight runs in their T20 Challenge match at St George’s Park.

Bangladesh cricketer tried in rare adultery case

Former Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has gone on trial charged with adultery after a man claimed the batsman illegally married his wife.

Five players to watch in IPL auction

Some of the world’s top cricketers will be among 590 players in the two-day auction for the big-bucks IPL this weekend. We look at five stars who could attract massive fees.

Ruthless Dragons burn Knights

The North West Dragons thrashed the Free State Knights by eight wickets in their T20 Challenge match at St George’s Park.

Australia begin post-Langer era

Australia will look to move on from the polarising departure of coach Justin Langer when they line up for their T20I clash against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Finch sings praises of ‘calm’ interim coach

Limited-overs Australia captain Aaron Finch has hailed the “calm” approach Andrew McDonald brings to the team.

Strauss: Axing not the end for Anderson, Broad

Andrew Strauss is adamant that James Anderson and Stuart Broad still have a future in Test cricket.

Levi onslaught helps WP win again

Richard Levi smashed 40 off just 17 balls as the Western Province Blitz cruised to a seven-wicket win against the EP Warriors at St George’s Park.

Krishna stars as India clinch ODI series

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna led an inspired bowling attack as India beat the West Indies by 44 runs in the second ODI in Ahmedabad.

Prince quits Bangladesh batting job

Ashwell Prince has resigned from his post as Bangladesh batting coach.

Titans snatch victory as Rocks blow it

The Boland Rocks botched their run chase at the death to suffer a three-run defeat to the Northerns Titans in the T20 Challenge match at St George’s Park.