‘We brought it on ourselves’
Australia’s stand-in captain Tim Paine admitted that they did not put up a fight on their way to a comprehensive 322-run third Test defeat by South Africa at Newlands.
Australia’s stand-in captain Tim Paine admitted that they did not put up a fight on their way to a comprehensive 322-run third Test defeat by South Africa at Newlands.
Morne Morkel picked up five wickets as South Africa claimed a brilliant 322-run win in the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
South Africa beat Australia by 322 runs on day four of the third Test at Newlands to go 2-1 up in the series with one more game to play.
Cameron Bancroft tried his hardest to redeem himself as he reached 22 at the end of the second session with Australia on 47-0 as they began their chase on day four of the third Test at Newlands.
Any dilemma of who would lead Australia in the fourth and final Test was removed when the ICC suspended Steve Smith for one match for his part in the ball-tampering row.
Quinton de Kock scored 65 as the Proteas reached lunch on day four of the third Test at Newlands against Australia on 333-7.
Steve Smith and David Warner have stepped down as captain and vice-captain of Australia for the remainder of the Newlands Test.
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has vowed to take action after skipper Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft admitted to cheating at the end of day three at Newlands.
Steve Smith on Saturday said he won’t resign over the latest ball-tampering controversy, but he would have woken up on Sunday morning with calls for his head.
Aiden Markram says the Proteas are very happy with their 294-run lead at the end of day three of the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
Australia captain Steve Smith says the importance of winning tempted Australia into ball tampering.
Australia captain Steve Smith and opener Cameron Bancroft admitted to ball tampering on day three of the third Test at Newlands.
AB de Villiers played another brilliant knock of 51 not out which saw South Africa reach 238-5 when bad light stopped play on day three of the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
A good day of cricket for the home side sees them in a very commanding position on day three of the third Test.
Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla weathered the early storm as they saw South Africa to 65-1 at lunch on day three of the third Test at Newlands.