Llong's spot-on decision

An impassive but vital decision by umpire Nigel Llong, which reprieved Aiden Markram, is our Play of the Day.

Markram ton lays foundation

Aiden Markram’s superb century laid the foundation of a big score as the Proteas went to tea at 177-2 in the fourth Test against Australia at the Wanderers.

Lehmann to quit after fourth Test

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has announced that the fourth Test against South Africa will be his last.

'I blame no one but myself'

Steve Smith, the deposed captain of the Australian team, says he takes full responsibility for what happened under his watch and blames no one but himself.

Warner: I apologise to all fans

David Warner, the disgraced former Australia vice-captain at the heart of the ball-tampering scandal, has apologised ‘to fans in Australia and all over the world’.

'Aussie culture must change'

Australia’s bullish coach Darren Lehmann admits that the macho, aggressive Australian culture must change.

Smith at Joburg airport

Security guards keep the media away from Steve Smith at OR Tambo airport. 

Lehmann: Give them a chance

Australia coach Darren Lehmann hopes that fans will forgive the three players involved in ball tampering and give them a second chance.

'Lehmann wasn't involved'

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland says the three players sent home were the only ones involved in tampering with the ball on day three of the third Test at Newlands.

Twitter reacts to Aussie bans

What was said on Twitter after Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft received lengthy bans.

Sutherland confirms sandpapergate

James Sutherland confirmed that Cameron Bancroft used sandpaper to tamper with the ball. 

Aussies DID use sandpaper

Cricket Australia’s inquiry into the cheating controversy surrounding the Baggy Greens has found that Cameron Bancroft used sandpaper and not yellow sticky tape to alter the condition of the ball.

12-month bans for Smith, Warner

Steve Smith and David Warner, the senior partners in the ball-tampering conspiracy, have each been banned for 12 months.

Malan wins Cobras Player of the Year

We chatted to Pieter Malan who picked up the Player of the Year award at the Cobras’ annual awards. 

Hamza at the Cobras’ annual awards

We caught up with Zubayr Hamza at the Cobras’ annual awards.