'I'm going nowhere', Smith dampens down retirement talk
SYDNEY : Australia batsman Steve Smith dampened down talk of his retirement on Friday after suggesting it was by no means certain that he would be still playing test cricket next season.
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Aussie batters schooling Proteas in Sydney as 'different player' Khawaja leads charge
There is still a lot of cricket to be played in the third Test between the Proteas and Australia in Sydney, but after two rain-affected days, there is only one side in the contest.
Khawaja, Smith tons put Australia in command in rainy Sydney
SYDNEY :Rain denied Usman Khawaja a maiden double-century after a Steve Smith ton but Australia were in complete command of the third test against South Africa on Thursday, having made hay on a placid pitch for a second straight day.
Maharaj owns up for poor showing in Aussie series: 'It's been a really tough tour'
"It has been a really tough tour, to say the least."
Proteas on the ropes after another dismal day on nightmare Aussie tour
South Africa endured another testing, draining day on a tour of Australia that continues to disappoint, taking just two wickets on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney.
Smith joins Khawaja with century, Australia 394-4
SYDNEY :Steve Smith celebrated his 30th century and Usman Khawaja moved past 150 to push Australia to 394 for four at tea, as South Africa's hopes of a face-saving win faded on a placid day-two wicket during the third test in Sydney on Thursday.
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.
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.