A fifty from Mitchell Starc allowed Australia to get to 383 in the morning session on day three of the third Test in Adelaide on Saturday, writes TOM SIZELAND.
Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 138 made it Australia’s day as they go into day three on 307-6, despite a late onslaught from the Proteas’ pace attack, writes TOM SIZELAND.
Jackson Bird has been confirmed as Australia’s third seamer for the third Test against the Proteas in Adelaide, meaning Australia will field three debutants.
Russell Domingo says his squad is focused on the issues that they can control ahead of the third Test match against Australia starting at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of a level 2 offence for ball-tampering and has been fined his entire match fee, but will play in the third Test.
Jason Gillespie says the ‘lollygate’ incident has been blown out of proportion, and SA’s unity in the face of adversity has been impressive.
Australia captain Meg Lanning hammered 134 as the Proteas Women went down by 66Â runs on a D/L calculation in the second of five ODIs in Canberra on Sunday.
Tabraiz Shamsi and Hashim Amla were the outstanding performers in the Proteas’ 50-over pink-ball contest against Victoria XI on Saturday.
Tabraiz Shamsi took four wickets as the Proteas bowled a Victoria XI out for 258 in their 50-over match at the MCG on Saturday.
Convener of selectors, Linda Zondi, says AB de Villiers will return to the captaincy when he is match fit.