
India see off Australia with a day to spare
India levelled the four-match series with a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
India levelled the four-match series with a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Relive the third day’s play from the Melbourne Cricket Ground where India have taken control of proceedings against Australia.
Faf du Plessis fell one run short of a maiden double century as the Proteas piled on the runs against Sri Lanka on Monday.
Faf du Plessis has moved to an unbeaten 177 at tea on day three against Sri Lanka with the Proteas sitting comfortably on 565-6.
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been added to the Test squad for the remainder of the Sri Lanka series after successfully recovering from injury.
Faf du Plessis brought up his tenth Test century as the Proteas reached lunch on day three against Sri Lanka on 435-5, a lead of 39 runs.
India took control of the Boxing Day Test after a strong third day effort with the ball in Melbourne.
A spirited bowling performance by the New Zealand attack led to Pakistan’s dismissal of 239 at Mount Maunganui on Monday.
Faf du Plessis’ recent form suggests he still has lots to offer the Proteas across all forms, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
Dean Elgar scored 95 as the Proteas ate away at Sri Lanka’s sizeable first innings total to end day two of the Test within touching distance.
Former Proteas stars AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Imran Tahir have been included in the International Cricket Council’s Teams of the Decade.
Aiden Markram was dismissed for 68, but opening partner Dean Elgar looked solid as ever as the Proteas reached 180-1 at tea on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
An unbeaten 104 by captain Ajinkya Rahane guided India to 277-5 at stumps on day two of the second Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Dhananjaya de Silva has sustained a thigh injury that has forced him out of the Test and tour.
Wiaan Mulder says the Proteas bowlers will have to do a quick job at the start of day two to give their batsmen a chance of posting a big first-innings score.