Watch: We all thought it was out – Nortje

Anrich Nortje on Simon Harmer’s catch that was controversially ruled not out by the third umpire, and bowling with the new ball.

Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (3rd Test, Day 1)

Anrich Nortje took two wickets on a rain-hit day in Sydney.

Zimbabwe pick ex-England batsman

Zimbabwe have included former England Test batsman Gary Ballance in a 15-man squad for three T20Is against Ireland in Harare this month.

Nortje strikes twice for Proteas on rain-hit day

Proteas strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne to prise Australia’s grip on the third Test in Sydney.

Watch: Controversial call at SCG

The Proteas were left fuming when they had Marnus Labuschagne caught at first slip for 70, only for the third umpire to overrule the umpires’ soft signal of out.

Bad light, rain halts Australian charge

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja both scored composed fifties to put Australia in a commanding position in the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.

Zampa: I was well within my rights

Australian spinner Adam Zampa has no regrets about attempting a controversial “Mankad” run-out in the Big Bash League.

LIVE: Australia vs Proteas (3rd Test)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the SCG.

India edge Sri Lanka in thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi took 4-22 as India beat Sri Lanka by two runs in the opening T20I in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Watch: Mankad drama in BBL

Adam Zampa ran out Tom Rogers at the non-striker’s end only for the umpires to rule not out.

Elgar: There’s plenty to play for

Proteas captain Dean Elgar insists his team won’t lack motivation heading into the third Test against Australia in Sydney, which starts on Wednesday.

Watch: Proteas ponder playing two spinners

Dean Elgar on why he favours a 6-5 batsman-bowler split, the possibility of playing two spinners in Sydney, and who could replace Theunis de Bruyn.

Two spinners likely for Australia at SCG

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is leaning towards playing two spinners for the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.

Big Bash League reduced in new broadcast deal

Cricket Australia sealed a record A$1.5-billion (R17.3-billion) extension of its domestic TV rights deal on Tuesday.

Pakistan fight back after Conway ton

Pakistan derailed New Zealand to 309-6 after opener Devon Conway scored a brilliant hundred on the first day of the second Test in Karachi.