Stokes leads England fightback after Starc's seven

Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Rabada ruled out of second Test

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati as well as the upcoming white-ball series.

Van Niekerk set for Proteas Women comeback

Former captain Dané van Niekerk has been named in the Proteas Women’s T20I and ODI squads for the home series against Ireland in December.

Smith takes swipe at 'Mastermind' Panesar

Steve Smith hit back at “comical” Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged fans to target him during the Ashes over the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

India won't risk another Gill injury

India will not play captain Shubman Gill in the second Test against the Proteas on Saturday if it risks aggravating his neck injury.

Proteas chase history in India, Gambhir feels the heat

Temba Bavuma’s Proteas are aiming for their first Test series victory in India in 25 years when the second match starts on Saturday in Guwahati.

Weatherald, Doggett to debut in first Ashes Test

Australia captain Steve Smith has backed debutants Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett to perform in the opening Ashes Test against England.

South Africa A claim consolation win

Centuries from Lhuan-dré Pretorius and Rivaldo Moonsamy powered South Africa A to a 73-run victory over India A in the final one-day match in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Santner smashes Black Caps to series win

Captain Mitchell Santner delivered late fireworks with the bat as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday to win the series.

Proteas call up Ngidi with Rabada in doubt

Seamer Lungi Ngidi has been drafted into the Proteas’ Test squad ahead of the second Test against India in Guwahati from Saturday.

Stokes tells England 'don't be afraid'

England selectors kept their options open on Wednesday by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Test.

India yet to decide on captain Gill

India captain Shubman Gill has responded well to treatment for a neck injury, but it remains to be seen if he plays the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati.

AfricaPicks launches cricket betting hub

Built by storytellers who understand the numbers and the narrative, AfricaPicks.com is redefining the sports betting conversation across the continent.

England face daunting task Down Under

Australia and England resume Ashes hostilities on Friday in Perth with the hosts weakened by injuries but favourites to inflict more pain on a side with a dire record Down Under.

Boland the best 'spare' fast bowler around

Australia may be without star quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood when the Ashes begin against England on Friday, but they have the luxury of calling on Scott Boland.