Australia drop Head, Murphy debuts against India in Nagpur
NAGPUR, India : Australia dropped middle-order batter Travis Head and handed uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy his debut for the opening test against India in Nagpur on Thursday.
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Australia's Warner fears for future of test cricket
MELBOURNE : Australia opener David Warner has expressed concern for the future of test cricket, with emerging players focusing on "short term" interests as lucrative T20 leagues proliferate globally.
Run machine Smith wins fourth Allan Border medal
SYDNEY : Australia run machine Steve Smith clinched his fourth Allan Border Medal on Monday, becoming only the third player, after Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, to achieve the feat.
Economical Fortuin impresses for Paarl Royals: 'I've been doing it a long time'
Spinner Bjorn Fortuin is knocking down the door for possible Proteas selection with his ongoing performances for the Paarl Royals in the SA20.
The new David Warner? Why Brevis' path to new Proteas coaches' teams might lie in T20s
Dewald Brevis will be one of the youngsters at the heart of the Proteas' construction project towards success at the 2027 World Cup and Test revival, but his path might have to be an unorthodox, David Warner-like one.
Khawaja starts New Year with century, Australia 266-2
SYDNEY : Usman Khawaja continued his love affair with the Sydney Cricket Ground with a sparkling century as Australia moved to a commanding 266 for two at lunch on day two of the third test against South Africa on Thursday.
'I try to be more consistent': How Nortje became Proteas' standout bowler in Australia
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje gave an honest assessment of how he improved his performances from a wobbly first Australia Test to becoming SA’s standout performer by the third at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Lion-hearted Nortje's double strike keeps Proteas afloat on rain-hit 1st day in Sydney
South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.