Woeful Proteas thrashed by depleted Australia to lose 2nd Test, series
The Proteas capitulated against rampant top-ranked Australia on Thursday to lose the second Test in Melbourne by an innings and 182 runs and with it the series.
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'It's a red flag': Langeveldt implores impactful Proteas star Rabada to find better control
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has posed a challenge for lead pacer Kagiso Rabada to be better with his control after South Africa chased leather on the third day of the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Fractured finger rules Green out of Proteas' MCG, Sydney Test
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green on Wednesday was ruled out of the third Sydney Test against South Africa with a fractured finger, and he will not bowl again in Melbourne.
Australia 479-7 at lunch after early Nortje blitz
MELBOURNE : Anrich Nortje struck twice in two balls as South Africa rallied with four wickets early on day three of the second test but Australia pushed their lead to an imposing 290 runs by lunch on Wednesday.
Jansen, Verreynne push South Africa to 144 for five v Australia
MELBOURNE :Marco Jansen and Kyle Verreynne dug in grimly and rode their luck as South Africa crawled to 144 for five at tea on day one of the second test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
Australia's Boland retains spot for Boxing Day test
Scott Boland will retain his spot in Australia's team for their Boxing Day test against South Africa in Melbourne after an "underdone" Josh Hazlewood failed to fully recover from a side strain, skipper Pat Cummins said on Sunday.
Australia captain Cummins praises Starc as paceman joins 300 club
Australia captain Pat Cummins lavished praise on Mitchell Starc as the rangy left-arm paceman joined the 300 wickets club in style on Sunday during the first test win over South Africa.
Australia beat South Africa by six wickets in two-day farce
Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.