Australia

Brathwaite hits ton after Labuschagne history

Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite scored an unbeaten 101 on Saturday to lead West Indies resistance as they chase 498 to win the first Test against Australia.

Labuschagne adds 104* to 204

In-form Marnus Labuschagne backed up his first-innings double century with an unbeaten 104 on Saturday as Australia set the West Indies 498 to win the first Test.

Ponting taken to hospital in Perth

Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital after a health scare while on commentary duties at the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Perth.

Windies crumble against Aussie onslaught

Australia took a firm grip on the first Test in Perth on Friday with Pat Cummins bagging his 200th wicket.

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Elgar backs Bavuma to bounce back

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says Temba Bavuma is feeling rejuvenated after a short break from the game.

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne leave the field

Smith, Labuschagne heap misery on Windies

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne struck double centuries to put Australia in firm control against an outclassed West Indies at Perth Stadium.

Labuschagne hits magnificent century

A dominant Australia took control of the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.

Gibbs writes off Proteas’ chances Down Under

Former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs has given a scathing assessment of South Africa’s chances of getting a positive result from their Test series in Australia.