IPL teams set to splash the cash

The IPL opens its “mega-auction” in Saudi Arabia on Sunday with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers.

India seize control against Australia

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed 90* and KL Rahul a stylish 62* on Saturday as India built an ominous 218-run lead over Australia to take a stranglehold on the opening Test in Perth.

Five stars up for grabs in IPL auction

These five stars will be among 574 players to go under the hammer during the two-day IPL auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting on Sunday.

Saudis make foray into cricket with IPL auction

Saudi Arabia hosts this year’s IPL player auction in a partnership between a money-spinning cricket tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sport to improve its image.

Bumrah leads India fightback as Aussies crumble

India roared back into the first Test against Australia in Perth on Friday after being skittled for 150.

WATCH LIVE: Lions vs WP (4-Day Series, Day 2)

Watch the 4-Day Series match at the Wanderers.

Watch: Bavuma takes fitness test

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma had to pass a fitness test to be cleared to play against Sri Lanka.

Kohli looking 'ominous' ahead of Test series

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah insists India aren’t carrying any baggage from their Test whitewash by New Zealand.

McSweeney must 'play his own game'

Australia captain Pat Cummins has urged new opener Nathan McSweeney not to try and emulate swashbuckling David Warner.

Watch: 4-Day Series (Round 3)

Watch the 4-Day Series matches in Centurion and Johannesburg.

Sipamla bolsters Lions for WP clash

The Central Gauteng Lions will welcome back Proteas pace bowler Lutho Sipamla for their 4-Day Series match against Western Province at the Wanderers, starting on Thursday.

Watch: Aussies pick KG for Test World XI

The Aussies explain why Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada would be in their Test World XI.

Bavuma to lead Proteas into Sri Lanka battle

Captain Temba Bavuma has been included in a 14-man Proteas squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after passing a fitness test.

Five problems facing India ahead of Australia series

India play Australia in five Tests starting on Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors’ growing vulnerabilities.

Bracewell banned for cocaine use

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been suspended for a month after testing positive for cocaine.