Five classic Australia-India Tests

Australia and India have been facing each other in Test cricket since 1947 and renew their rivalry in Perth on Friday, playing a five-match series for the first time since 1991-92.

Hurting India under pressure in blockbuster series

India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove.

Bavuma to lead Proteas into Sri Lanka battle

Captain Temba Bavuma has been included in a 14-man Proteas squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after passing a fitness test.

De Silva to captain Sri Lanka in SA

Dhananjaya de Silva will lead Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series in South Africa later this month.

Five problems facing India ahead of Australia series

India play Australia in five Tests starting on Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors’ growing vulnerabilities.

Ridiculous to play two-Test series – Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen has called for the Proteas to play more matches in bilateral series in all formats.

Williamson back for England Test series

Prolific batsman Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand’s Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury.

Southee to quit Test cricket

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee says the team’s upcoming Test series with England will be his last.

Ngidi ruled out, Bavuma faces fitness test

Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour by Pakistan.

McKenzie to give Sri Lanka 'in-depth insights'

Former Proteas batsman Neil McKenzie has been named as a Sri Lanka consultant coach ahead of their Test tour of South Africa.

Gambhir backs 'incredibly tough men' Rohit, Kohli

India coach Gautam Gambhir believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will prove their critics wrong and find form in Australia.

McSweeney wins race to open for Australia

Nathan McSweeney has won the race to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India this month, while Josh Inglis was a surprise inclusion in their 13-man squad.

Rohit, Kohli 'in state of terminal batting decline'

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma came under fire on Monday as India chewed over a 3-0 Test series home defeat to New Zealand, with critics calling the team ageing and low on confidence.

Black Caps savour famous series win

New Zealand captain Tom Latham says his team’s 3-0 Test sweep in India is one of the “greatest series wins” for the country.

Humbled Rohit readies for Australia challenge

India captain Rohit Sharma says their 3-0 Test drubbing by New Zealand is a career “low point” but promises a turnaround in the upcoming Australia tour.