Khawaja won’t wear political shoes in Test

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja will not wear shoes with messages highlighting the plight of people in Gaza when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday.

Smith turns to golf after below-par form

Australia’s Steve Smith concedes he has not played to his usual high standards this year but believes he has found part of the solution – taking up golf.

Warner under pressure ahead of Test farewell

David Warner will take centre stage when the three-match Test series against Pakistan begins on Thursday.

Kohli key for India in SA – Kallis

Proteas legend Jacques Kallis believes Virat Kohli “will have to have a good series” if India are to make Test history in South Africa this summer.

Uncapped trio in England Test squad

Twenty-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir has been named in England’s 16-man squad for the five-Test series against India.

Elgar set to quit Test cricket

Dean Elgar could retire from Test cricket after the Proteas’ two-match series against India.

Phillips guides nervy New Zealand to victory

Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 40 under pressure as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the second Test on Saturday to finish the two-match series level.

Phillips leads New Zealand fightback

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and final Test against Bangladesh.

Rain ruins day two in Bangladesh

Rain washed out the second day of play without a ball being bowled in the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka.

Spinners lead Bangladesh fightback

Spinners Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam helped Bangladesh claw their way back into contention with New Zealand on day one of the second Test.

Watch: Bangladesh batsman handles ball

Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was given out for obstructing the field on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand.

Bedingham ‘grateful’ for Proteas opportunity

David Bedingham’s decision to ditch plans to qualify for England and return to South Africa has paid off.

World Cup pressure took ‘mental toll’ on Bavuma

Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has explained the decision to rest Temba Bavuma for the T20I and ODI series against India this month.

Proteas call up uncapped WP trio

Uncapped WP fast bowler Nandre Burger has been included in all three Proteas squads to face India in December and January.

Khawaja defends ‘hero’ Warner

Usman Khawaja has jumped to the defence of his opening partner David Warner after stinging criticism of the veteran batsman from former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.