Proteas mull batting shake-up for Boxing Day Test, Aussies unchanged
The Proteas suggested they could shake up their batting line up for the second Test against Australia on Boxing Day.
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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.
Most expensive! Top 5 buys in record-breaking IPL auction mania
International players, the all-rounders in particular, laughed their way to the banks as the franchise owners shelled out millions, without any hesitation, catering to the demands and needs of their teams.It was a great time to be an Englishman as three of the top five biggest buys at the auction were from the birthplace of cricket. The mini-auction saw big names attracting big bucks as the auction process swiveled around all-rounders.Here's a look at 5 most expensive buys at the IPL 2023 auction:
Zondo advocates for strong Proteas defences, application for 2nd Test: 'We've got to find a way'
Proteas batter Khaya Zondo admits that the batters need to apply themselves and be present at the crease ahead of next week's Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Five-wicket haul 'dream come true', says England's Ahmed
Teenage sensation Rehan Ahmed said taking five wickets on his test debut was a "dream come true" after his heroics left England on the brink of victory in the third test against Pakistan and a record clean sweep.
Teenager Ahmed demolishes Pakistan as England poised for 3-0 whitewash
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed became the youngest debutant to take five wickets in an innings and set England on course for a victory after three days of play in the third and final Test in Karachi on Monday.
Ahmed's record haul sets England on course for clean sweep in Pakistan
England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed picked five wickets on his test debut to put the team on course for a comfortable victory in the third and final test against Pakistan in Karachi on Monday.
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.