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Renshaw's 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban

Renshaw's 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban

Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.

Back, up and down again: Renshaw's wild ride to No.5

Back, up and down again: Renshaw's wild ride to No.5

Back, up and down again: Renshaw's wild ride to No.5

Back, up and down again: Renshaw's wild ride to No.5

Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.

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Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.

Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI

Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI

Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

Usman Khawaja is likely to be the first player to write about 'sandpapergate' once his book is released, but Pat Cummins insists that won't be an issue.

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.

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No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group

No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group

No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group

No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group

Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well.

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

South Africa have granted themselves access to training on a pitch similar to the one expected for the first Test, with Australia not offered the same luxury.

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides.

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side.

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.

Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns

Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns

Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns

Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns

Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.

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Five-Test South Africa series on Australia's wish list

Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas.

Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series

Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.

Eight years on, a new Cape Town legacy awaits Australia

Australia have returned to the scene of their 2018 shame, knowing questions still abound about the sandpaper scandal but the stakes are high for other reasons.

Head first? South Africa real test says Aussie legend

Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa.

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Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months

Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom.

Brand-ed Australians put to the sword in Test warm-up

Australia used 11 different bowlers and Neil Brand dined out in a low-key but entertaining build-up to the three-Test series against South Africa.

Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027

Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.

Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt

Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.

Injury concerns mar Australia's consolation ODI win

Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa.

Australia limp to ODI series loss as Protea bats bloom

Despite more big hitting from captain Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, Australia have again crumbled to lose their second ODI and the series against South Africa.

Manhunt after 27 killed in two South African shootings

Police in South Africa are hunting suspects after 27 people were gunned down in two separate mass shootings.

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