Revived Warner targets India and Ashes series wins
MELBOURNE : A rejuvenated David Warner said he has "parked" the acrimony over his permanent leadership ban and is focused on helping Australia take series wins in India and the Ashes next year.
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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.
Lions down WP to defend crown as One-Day Cup champions
The Lions successfully defended their Cricket South Africa (CSA) One-Day Cup title with a 62-run win against Western Province at the Wanderers on Thursday.
No Plans Of India-Pakistan Test Series Anywhere: Report
Various cricket boards have shown interest to conduct a Test series between India and Pakistan. The latest addition to the list is Australia after Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) chief executive Stuart Fox made an enquiry to Cricket Australia (CA) about hosting the Test at Melbourne. However, a source from BCCI has revealed that the apex cricket governing body in the country is not planning to host a Test series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. "No such plans for India and Pakistan Test series in future or in any country, if someone has such kind of wish keep it to yourself," a BCCI source told ANI.
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.
AB believes SA20 comes at a 'good time for SA cricket'
Former Proteas star batter AB de Villiers believes next year's inaugural SA20 comes at the perfect time for South African cricket.
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.