Australia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies
Australia batsman Steve Smith will return for the second test against West Indies in Grenada, replacing Josh Inglis, captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday.
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Australia's fit-again Smith set to play second test v Windies
Australia are set to be reinforced by Steve Smith's return to their top order but may miss his reassuring presence in the slip cordon in the second test against West Indies in Grenada this week.
Teenager Konstas not out to prove himself ahead of West Indies return
Teenage batter Sam Konstas has vowed to take a more conventional approach than in his early test appearances for Australia after earning a recall to the team that will face the West Indies in the two nations' first test in Bridgetown from Wednesday.
Former skipper Paine appointed Australia 'A' coach
SYDNEY :Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia "A" team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of test stalwarts near retirement.
Australia drop Labuschagne, rule out Smith for Windies opener
Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next week's first test against West Indies in Barbados with Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis coming into the batting line-up for the erstwhile opener and Steve Smith, who is injured.
Steve Smith in doubt for Australia’s West Indies tour
LONDON :Steve Smith will miss Australia’s first test against the West Indies in Barbados later this month and could sit out the entire three-test series with a finger injury, captain Pat Cummins said.
South Africa 69 runs away from winning World Test Championship
LONDON :Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord’s on Friday.
Australia topple S Africa top order to take charge of WTC final
LONDON :South Africa were reeling on 43-4 at stumps on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday after dismissing defending champions Australia for 212.