Langer battles through bumpers, bruisers

Australia head coach Justin Langer refused to be drawn into an ’emotional battle’, as anticipation heightened ahead of the third Ashes series Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday.

Botha in the running for India job

Former Easterns and KwaZulu-Natal spinner Ant Botha is in contention to be India’s new fielding coach.

BCCI cut short Sreesanth life ban

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reduced fast bowler Shantha Sreesanth’s ban.

SA all-rounder extends Gloucs stay

South African all-rounder Graeme van Buuren has extended a three-year stay with Gloucestershire in English county cricket.

Video: Aussies pronounce 'Labuschagne'

The South African-born Marnus Labuschagne returned to Australia’s XI after substituting the concussed Steven Smith during the second Ashes series Test at Lord’s in London last week.

Fica get involved in Euro T20 Slam fallout

The Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (Fica) will attempt to seek compensation for players affected by the cancellation of the 2019 edition of the Euro T20 Slam.

Concussed Smith ruled out of third Test

Australia will be without batsman Steven Smith for the third Ashes series Test, which will get under way at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

Pretorius goes big, Vilas bigger, abroad

Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius’ first-class credentials were displayed during a solid century for Northamptonshire against Worcestershire in Northampton this week.

Cook: Enoch fits manager role perfectly

Former Proteas batsman Stephen Cook has welcomed Lions head coach Enoch Nkwe’s appointment as interim team director of the Proteas.

India name strong A squad to face SA A

The squads named for India A’s five-match limited-overs series against South Africa A feature several cricketers capped at international level.

Anderson out, Roy retained for third Test

England have named an unchanged squad for the third Ashes series Test, which will get under way at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

De Kock, Markram climb Test rankings

South Africans Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram have climbed to sixth and seventh position, respectively, in the latest International Cricket Council’s rankings for Test batsmen released on Monday.

Marnus overcomes Archer to force draw

The second Ashes series Test ended in a draw at Lord’s on Sunday, but not before England fast bowler Jofra Archer left another near indelible impact on the longest format.

Jozi Stars manager named new CGL CEO

The Central Gauteng Lions have appointed entrepreneur Jono Leaf-Wright new chief executive officer.

Archer: I was just trying to rattle Smith

England fast bowler Jofra Archer lamented felling Australian batsman Steven Smith with a short delivery on day four of the second Ashes series Test at Lord’s in London on Saturday.