Aussies retain Ashes after rain robs Poms

Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford ended in a rain-affected draw.

Elgar bemoans bad scheduling

Dean Elgar says players will “suffer” because of the clash between the Proteas’ two-Test tour of New Zealand and the second edition of the SA20.

Root removes Labuschagne on rain-hit day

Joe Root revived England’s hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday’s rain-marred fourth day.

Watch: Parnell bowls Miller; Quinny, Klaasen cut loose

Wayne Parnell, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen all delivered as the Seattle Orcas thrashed Faf du Plessis’ Texas Super Kings in MLC on Friday.

Wood strikes after Bairstow runs riot

Fast bowler Mark Wood took three wickets after Jonny Bairstow pulverised Australia with a thrilling 99* as England strengthened their grip on a must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Bairstow blasts England to big lead

Jonny Bairstow’s quick-fire 99* rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia in a must-win fourth Ashes Test for the hosts at Old Trafford on Friday.

Gous whacks it for Washington in MLC

Several South Africans contributed towards the Washington Freedom’s six-wicket win against the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket on Thursday.

Crawley glad to repay England faith

Zak Crawley admits he would have been dropped by any other England set-up.

Crawley's stunning century puts England ahead

Zak Crawley’s quick-fire 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Broad inspired by Australia duo

Stuart Broad hailed the influence of Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath after the England veteran became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

Honours even in fourth Ashes Test

England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets, as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8.

Broad joins 600 Test wicket club

England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets when he dismissed Australia’s Travis Head in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Second-string Proteas to tour NZ?

The Proteas could send a weakened squad to New Zealand for their two-Test series against the Black Caps in February.

Australia retain Warner for fourth Ashes Test

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad.

Watch: Faf falls to KG in MLC

Kagiso Rabada picked up the big wickets of Faf du Plessis and David Miller during Monday’s MLC match in Dallas.