Hobart to host fifth Ashes Test
The fifth Ashes Test will reportedly be played at the 45,500-capacity Bellerive Oval in Tasmania.
The fifth Ashes Test will reportedly be played at the 45,500-capacity Bellerive Oval in Tasmania.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has officially launched an appeal against the ruling that he was guilty of ball-tampering.
Six changes have been made to the Australian squad following their embarrassing series loss against the Proteas in Hobart.
Australia captain Steve Smith says he’s hurting after their third consecutive series loss at home to the Proteas.
Reaction from fans and greats of the game to South Africa’s amazing win in the second Test in Hobart.
The Proteas have won their third consecutive Test series in Australia, after thrashing Australia by an innings and 80 runs in Hobart on Tuesday.
The Proteas will look to chip away in the morning session on day four, with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja fighting for their side’s survival.
A Quinton de Kock century and a double Kyle Abbott strike has left Australia trailing the Proteas by 120 runs in Hobart.
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1.
Quinton de Kock scored his second Test century to press home the Proteas’ advantage against Australia, taking the lead to 203.
Plenty of play is expected on day three as the Proteas look to extend their 86-run first-innings lead over Australia in Hobart.
Heavy rain in Hobart forced play to be abandoned on day two without a ball being bowled.
Vernon Philander, hero of day one with his 10th career five-for says the Proteas have much to do before they can feel comfortable in the second Test at Hobart.