Former US Open champion Thiem handed Australian Open wildcard
Former world number three Dominic Thiem was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open on Friday, as he continues his comeback from a serious wrist injury.
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Australia call up Renshaw, Agar in squad for third test v South Africa
MELBOURNE : Australia have included top order batsman Matt Renshaw and spinner Ashton Agar in a 14-man squad for the third test against South Africa.
Elgar hopes first-class changes will get better: 'We learning in the most ruthless, brutal way'
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar hopes that the restructuring of SA's first-class game output will help ease the "ruthless and brutal" lessons his charges experienced at the highest level.
Elgar bemoans lack of Proteas batting character: 'It's a tough one to digest'
Proteas captain Dean Elgar was effusive in his praise for the bowling group, but was disappointed in the lack of character from the batting unit in the aftermath of their series loss against Australia.
Starc threatens De Bruyn with Mankad after batsman crosses the line
MELBOURNE : Mitchell Starc threatened South Africa number three Theunis de Bruyn with a 'Mankad' dismissal on Thursday after the batsman wandered way outside his crease at the non-striker's end during the second test in Melbourne.
Starc to miss third South Africa test after Melbourne bravery
MELBOURNE :Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's finger injury has ruled him out of the third and final test against South Africa in Sydney but it was not enough to prevent him playing a heroic role in the series-sealing win in Melbourne on Thursday.
Australia captain Cummins hails 'gutsy' efforts from wounded team mates
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed team mates Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green for their courage under fire after the injured duo played through pain to help the side complete a series-sealing victory over South Africa on Thursday.
Australia's Starc to miss third South Africa test
MELBOURNE : Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc will miss the third and final test against South Africa due to a tendon injury in the middle finger of his bowling hand, the 32-year-old said at a news conference on Thursday.