Rohit not retiring from Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma says he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but insisted he was not retiring.

Watch: I had fun out there today – Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton on scoring 176* on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands and his 235-run partnership with Temba Bavuma.

Highlights: Proteas vs Pakistan (2nd Test, Day 1)

Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma starred for the Proteas on the opening day of the Newlands Test.

Rickelton, Bavuma tons put Proteas in strong position

Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries to bat South Africa into a strong position on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands.

Ervine stars as Zimbabwe take control

Captain Craig Ervine top scored with 75 as Zimbabwe made 243 in their first innings on day two of the second and final Test against Afghanistan in Bulawayo.

Highlights: Australia vs India (5th Test, Day 1)

Jasprit Bumrah picked up a late wicket for India after they’d been bowled out for 185.

Australia in charge as Boland rips through India

A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an India batting lineup missing Rohit Sharma in Sydney on Friday.

Axing could be end for Rohit in Test cricket

Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed on Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the “Hitman” closer to retirement.

Watch: Maphaka brings extra bit of pace – Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma on the Proteas XI for the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands and criticism of their World Test Championship final qualification.

Bavuma: No easy ride for Proteas to WTC final

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says reaching the World Test Championship final wasn’t an easy feat for his team.

Raza, Nyamhuri share spoils for Zimbabwe

Veteran Sikandar Raza and teenager Newman Nyamhuri took three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Afghanistan for 157 on the first day of the second Test.

Maphaka to make Test debut for Proteas

Kwena Maphaka will make his Test debut against Pakistan at Newlands, while opener Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out.

Mulder: I hate watching cricket

Proteas pace-bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder is available for selection for the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands having recovered from a broken finger.

Conrad hits back at Proteas' WTC final critics

Coach Shukri Conrad has responded to claims that the Proteas don’t deserve to be in the World Test Championship final.

Australia axe Marsh for fifth Test

Out-of-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been axed from Australia’s team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut.