Elgar expects a fierce battle
Dean Elgar says he expects a tough contest against Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead.
Lyon: We pay SA respect
Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon says he is expecting a fierce battle against the Proteas in the opening Test in Durban.
‘Aussie attack one of the greatest ever’
Steve Waugh has praised the current Australian attack ahead of their Test series against South Africa, beginning at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
Proteas to have new approach for Aussie series
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson says they will approach the Test series against Australia differently to the recent one against India.
Australians call AB a genius
Members of Australia’s Test squad discuss the brilliance of AB de Villiers ahead of the four-Test series in March.
SA series ‘tougher than the Ashes’
Australia quick Josh Hazlewood believes the forthcoming four-Test series against the Proteas could be ‘tougher than the Ashes’.
Von Berg, Olivier test Aussies
Duanne Olivier took four wickets as Australia accepted the challenge of the chase, beating South Africa A by five wickets in Benoni.
Hendricks takes five against Aussies
Beuran Hendricks’ five-wicket haul helped South Africa A bowl out the Australians for 329, a lead of 109, in Benoni.
Cummins leads SA A demolition
Australia’s battery of bowlers had a productive outing on day one of their warm-up match as they bowled out South Africa A for 220 in Benoni.
Top 5 Test performances vs Aussies
Next week begins one of the most anticipated Test series in international cricket when South Africa and Australia face off in Durban.
Confusion over ICC T20 ranking clarified
Pakistan are still the world’s No 1-ranked T20 international team despite Australia’s impressive win over New Zealand in the Trans-Tasman T20 Series final in Perth on Wednesday.
Aussies cruise to tri-series title
Spinner Ashton Agar starred as Australia won the rain-affected Trans-Tasman T20 Series final against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday.
Aussies pick strong side for SA A clash
Usman Khawaja will open the batting with Cameron Bancroft in Australia’s warm-up match against South Africa A, starting at Willowmore Park in Benoni on Thursday.
De Kock, AB fit for Australia Tests
Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers will be available for the Australia Test series, while Faf du Plessis is near a full recovery.
Aussies prepare for ‘blitzkrieg’
The Australians are gearing up for what they believe will be a battle of fast bowling in the four-Test series starting on 1 March.
