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"Compelling" case needed for Renshaw to return to open

"Compelling" case needed for Renshaw to return to open

Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.

Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can

Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can

Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can

Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can

Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa.

Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems

Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems

Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems

Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems

Kagiso Rabada is set to return from a hamstring tear to lead South Africa's bowling attack in the second Test, but the Proteas know they have other issues.

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Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win

Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win

Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.

Tyro's second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win

Tyro's second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win

Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.

Unlikely opener steers Tasmania to 'tricky' one-day win

Unlikely opener steers Tasmania to 'tricky' one-day win

Tasmania have outplayed NSW in a rain-interrupted One-Day Cup win, behind a maiden half-century from Will Prestwidge.

Smith back on field after concussion scare

Smith back on field after concussion scare

Australia's top-ranked batter Steve Smith has been cleared to return from a concussion scare and come back on the field against South Africa in Durban.

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World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100

World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100

World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100

World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100

Australia star Beth Mooney is still pained by the failure of the side to win last year's World Cup and she wants to be part of a successful 2029 campaign.

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.

Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Spinner Keshav Maharaj has conceded the fact South Africa entering the Test series against Australia without a red-ball match in 10 months has impacted them.

Smith to be monitored as middle-order questions loom

Smith to be monitored as middle-order questions loom

Smith to be monitored as middle-order questions loom

Smith to be monitored as middle-order questions loom

Steve Smith has passed initial concussion tests, but will continue to be monitored after being struck in the side of the helmet by Anrich Nortje.

Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Afghanistan are 3-132 still 347 runs short of victory in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh, for whom Litton Das made a century.

Gilkes, Wadia shine in SA's one-day win over Victoria

Gilkes, Wadia shine in SA's one-day win over Victoria

Gilkes, Wadia shine in SA's one-day win over Victoria

Gilkes, Wadia shine in SA's one-day win over Victoria

Matthew Gilkes hit his first century in an interstate game and Jerssis Wadia snared three wickets for SA as they easily beat Victoria again.

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban.

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Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue

Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.

High voltage Georgia lifts Aussies to ODI series win

Sobhana Mostary struck a scintillating and record-breaking ton for Bangladesh before Australia's Georgia Voll responded in kind to secure a crushing ODI win.

Tasmania frustrate NSW as Shield clash ends in draw

A double century from NSW opener Oliver Davies set up the Blues for a crack at a Shield victory, but Tasmania slammed the door shut on Sunday.

Fanning ditches crutches to guide WA to Shield win

Just a day after being forced to use crutches, Sam Fanning has hit an unbeaten 14 off 82 balls batting at No.10 to lift WA to a memorable Shield victory.

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Renshaw's runs to give Australia more food for thought

Matt Renshaw saved Australia with his 190 in the middle order against South Africa in Durban. But it begs the question of where he should bat in the future.

Proteas quick admits South Africa may have got it wrong

South Africa's inability to stop Matt Renshaw controlling the strike stood out as a glaring error on day two in Durban, as Australia recovered to 390.

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.

Forgotten Test quick sparks superb Shield fightback

A five-wicket haul from Jhye Richardson has created chaos and left Western Australia just 67 runs away from a comeback Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland.

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.

Tasmania dig in to deny NSW a speedy Shield kill

After NSW declared on 9-500, a first-innings lead of 255 runs, Tasmania fought back and had eight wickets in hand at stumps heading into the last day.

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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