Abbas out of Boxing Day Test
Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.
India drop openers
India have ditched their experienced opening pair and replaced them with two Test novices, while Peter Handscomb has been given the boot by the Australian selectors, as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been recalled for the high-pressure Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Preview: SA vs Pakistan (1st Test)
The Proteas are aiming for a winning start in their first Test series against Pakistan since 2013, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: 'I hope I don't have a dark side' - Duanne Olivier
Proteas paceman Duanne Olivier speaks to the press ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion that starts on Boxing Day.
Cummins to develop all-rounder role
Burgeoning Pat Cummins is eager to contribute more with the bat for Australia.
Hazlewood finds 'right direction'
Joint vice-captain Josh Hazlewood is confident that Australia are winning back trust during the ongoing Test series against India.
Southee targets rewards in clumps
Seamer Tim Southee will be eager to continue a fine stretch of form, when New Zealand’s second Test against Sri Lanka gets underway in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Shastri defends Jadeja decision
India are waiting on the fitness of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the third Test against Australia.
Finch to play through the pain
Opening batsman Aaron Finch will open the batting in Australia’s third Test against India in Melbourne this month, despite nursing a painful finger injury.
Bancroft okay with being called 'cheat'
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft has all but come to terms with being labelled a ‘cheat’, as a return to competitive cricket beckons.
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Proteas add uncapped seamer to Test squad
Seamer Dane Paterson has been added to South Africa’s squad for the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion later this month.
I could have stopped ball-tampering at Newlands - Steve Smith
Disgraced former Australian captain Steve Smith has admitted to reporters that he could have prevented the ball-tampering scandal at Newlands from happening … but that he failed as a leader at that moment.
Mathews, Mendis stand firm as rain ruins day 5
Sri Lankan batters Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews continued their rescue act from the fourth day, seeing out 12 overs against New Zealand before rain brought an end to the first Test at Wellington.
Watch: Kohli on selection debate
Indian captain Virat Kohli navigated his way around the selection debate regarding the struggling Indian opening pair and how his side plans to balance the bowling attack for the upcoming Test matches.
