Head, Hazlewood put Australia in command

A brilliant attacking century from Travis Head and an inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide.

Debutant gives West Indies hope

West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph took two top-order wickets during Australia’s reply to the visitors’ first-innings total of 188 in the opening Test in Adelaide.

Moore added to 'Proteas C' squad

Western Province batsman Edward Moore has been added to the Proteas Test squad for the two-match series against New Zealand.

West Indies look to spring surprise on Australia

Australia head into the two-Test series against the West Indies beginning in Adelaide on Wednesday as the hottest of favourites.

Boucher slams SA20-Proteas schedule clash

Former Proteas coach Mark Boucher says the schedule clash between this year’s SA20 tournament and South Africa’s Test series in New Zealand is unacceptable.

Conrad planned to axe Elgar before India series

Shukri Conrad told Dean Elgar that he was not going to be selected for the recent Test series against India.

Shami to miss start of England Test series

India quick Mohammed Shami will miss the first two Tests at home against England as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.

WP reacts to ICC pitch rating

The financially-strapped Western Province Cricket Association says part of its turnaround strategy is to restore Newlands to its former glory.

Smith to replace Warner as opener

Steve Smith will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja against the West Indies in place of the retired David Warner.

Green to play against West Indies

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will start the first Test against the West Indies, but who replaces David Warner as opener remains to be seen.

Newlands punished for 'unsatisfactory' pitch

The Newlands pitch on which India beat the Proteas in less than two days last week has been rated “unsatisfactory” by the ICC.

Test cricket must be high priority – Faf

Faf du Plessis says Test cricket must be prioritised and two-match series scrapped.

AB weighs in on Newlands pitch

AB de Villiers says the pitch for the second Test between the Proteas and India was “pretty stock-standard”.

Klaasen quits Test cricket

Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Newlands pitch prepared by part-timer

The Western Province Cricket Association cannot afford a full-time groundsman.