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.

Perera’s ton gives Sri Lanka consolation win

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final T20I against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday.

Jansen reaches new heights in bowling rankings

Proteas fast bowler Marco Jansen has attained a career-best position in the ICC Test bowling rankings.

Shastri wants two-tier Test system

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he’s optimistic that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India.

Shahidi, Bennett star in drawn Bulawayo Test

Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo.

Things not falling into place for struggling Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted on Monday his batting form is “disturbing” after a double failure in the 184-run fourth Test loss to Australia.

Cummins rates win over India as his greatest

Pat Cummins says he rates the fourth Test victory over India by 184 runs as “right at the top” of the greatest games he has played in for Australia.

Australia take seven late wickets for series lead

Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.

Duffy, Hay heroics secure series for New Zealand

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their T20I series with a game to spare at Mount Maunganui on Monday.

Highlights: Proteas vs Pakistan (1st Test, Day 4)

Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen’s 51-run partnership got the Proteas over the line in Centurion.

Proteas edge Pakistan to reach WTC final

Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

Draw looms in Zimbabwe-Afghanistan Test

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo.

Bumrah gives India a shot at victory

Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday.