Australia 138-1 v South Africa as bad light halts play in third test
SYDNEY : Australia were 138 for one when bad light halted play midway through the second session of day one of the third test against South Africa in Sydney on Wednesday.
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Australia 68-1 on day one of third test v South Africa
SYDNEY : South Africa struck to remove David Warner cheaply but Australia held firm to be 68 for one at lunch on day one of the third test on Wednesday after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.
Proteas skipper Elgar not fond of extra batter, Aussies toy with two spinners for 3rd Test
Proteas captain Dean Elgar said he was not in favour of playing an extra batsman for the final Test against Australia in Sydney on Wednesday (01:30) because of the added pressure it would place on SA's four specialist bowlers.
Imam-ul-Haq anchors Pakistan after New Zealand pile on 449 in second Test
Opener Imam-ul-Haq anchored Pakistan with a pugnacious half-century as the home team reached 154-3 at the close Tuesday after New Zealand piled up a handy 449 in their first innings of the second Test in Karachi.
Henry, Patel help New Zealand take firm grip on second test
After stitching together a massive 104-run 10th-wicket partnership to power New Zealand to 449 on day two of the second test against Pakistan, bowlers Matt Henry and Ajaz Patel took a wicket apiece to put the visitors in the box seat on Tuesday.
Pensive Elgar provides no comfort for Proteas' Test future: 'Lots of things not in our favour'
As the Proteas stare the very real possibility of a Test series whitewash against Australia squarely in the face, skipper Dean Elgar hasn't exactly provided much comfort for the future either.
Elgar laments South Africa's lean test schedule
SYDNEY : South Africa captain Dean Elgar has lamented the team's limited test schedule in coming years, saying his players would prefer more matches in the format but are powerless to change it.
Arsenal game a true test for Newcastle’s European ambitions, says Howe
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United’s trip to leaders Arsenal is a litmus test for the club’s Champions League ambitions.