England stumble in pursuit of victory
Sri Lanka, driven by a century from Lahiru Thirimanne, fought hard in their second innings and had England in trouble with just 74 runs needed victory.
Highlights: India lower-order frustrates Aussies
A 123-run partnership between Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur saw India bowled out just 33 runs short of Australia’s first innings, with Josh Hazlewood claiming a five-wicket haul, before Australia’s openers extended their lead to 54 by stumps on day three.
India struggle after Aussies stutter
India were 62-2 at stumps after a rain-affected day in Brisbane with a strong bowling performance pegging Australia back.
Pakistan completely overhaul squad
Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Abbas have all been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa.
Late change to Proteas squad
Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.
Highlights – Labuschagne century has Australia on top
Marnus Labuschange’s century was the highlight for the hosts, while India’s rookie bowling attack took up the fight to Australia on day one of the fourth Test in Brisbane.
Labuschagne shines as Aussies surge
Marnus Labuschagne scored a century that helped Australia take control of the fourth and final Test of the series against India in Brisbane.
Smith rises in Test batting rankings, Saffas struggle
Steve Smith has replaced Virat Kohli at No 2 in the Test batting rankings, while elsewhere South Africans don’t feature prominently.
Highlights: India secure famous draw
India claimed a famous draw as Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin defied Australia’s bowlers for the entire final session, after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara laid the platform earlier in the day.
Watch: Steve Smith scuffs the wicket
Steve Smith has come under fire for seemingly attempting to remove the guard marks of India batsman Rishabh Pant after the tea break.
Watch: Paine and Ashwin go at it
Tim Paine and Ravi Ashwin had a heated exchange during the Sydney Test match that ended in the wicketkeeper accusing the spinner of being disliked by his teammates.
Gabba Test gets green light
The final Test of the series between Australia and India will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane after Covid-19 concerns were eased.
Sydney incident highlights importance of sustained racism stance
Cricket has moved on from symbolic support of anti-racism movements, while racists have shown no lack of appetite to abuse non-white players, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Ashwin alleges racial abuse from crowd
Ravi Ashwin says India players have experienced racial abuse in their current Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Highlights: India have mountain to climb in Sydney
Cameron Green posted his highest Test score and Steve Smith impressed again before Australia removed both openers as India look to stave off defeat in the third Test at the SCG.
