Bad light, rain halts Australian charge

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja both scored composed fifties to put Australia in a commanding position in the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.

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Elgar: There’s plenty to play for

Proteas captain Dean Elgar insists his team won’t lack motivation heading into the third Test against Australia in Sydney, which starts on Wednesday.

Watch: Proteas ponder playing two spinners

Dean Elgar on why he favours a 6-5 batsman-bowler split, the possibility of playing two spinners in Sydney, and who could replace Theunis de Bruyn.

Two spinners likely for Australia at SCG

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is leaning towards playing two spinners for the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.

Jansen: Proteas have skills to succeed

Marco Jansen says the Proteas need to recognise and capitalise on the moments that matter if they are to bounce back against Australia in Sydney.

Watch: Proteas must make mental shift – Jansen

Marco Jansen on his all-rounder ambitions, being nominated for an ICC award, and the third Test against Australia in Sydney.

SA cricketers 'worried' about state of game

South Africa’s professional cricketers have instructed their players’ union to carry out a review of local cricket.

Proteas trio nominated for ICC awards

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award.

De Bruyn to miss Sydney Test

Proteas batsman Theunis de Bruyn will return home for the birth of his first child.

Paarl Royals pick up Phehlukwayo

The Paarl Royals have signed Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo as their wild-card player for the inaugural SA20 tournament.

Lions retain One-Day Cup crown

The Central Gauteng Lions claimed a 62-run win against Western Province in the One-Day Cup final at the Wanderers on Thursday.

Elgar: Proteas must keep faith in batsmen

Proteas captain Dean Elgar says he has to keep reminding his team that “they’re not crap cricketers”.

Australia crush pathetic Proteas

South Africa capitulated against a rampant Australia on Thursday to lose the second Test in Melbourne by an innings and 182 runs, and with it the series.

Carey hits century as Proteas wilt

Alex Carey struck a maiden Test century to give Australia a vice-like grip on the second Test against South Africa at tea on day three in Melbourne.