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Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket
Punam Raut ends 13-year international cricket career with pride and plans to give back to the game.
Sportstar · 1m
Hazlewood's six-for seals Australia's win in Durban
Josh Hazlewood takes career-best figures as Australia defeats South Africa by 214 runs on day five at Kingsmead.
Abc · 1m

South Africa's unbeaten run ends in heavy defeat to Australia
The world Test champions lose by 214 runs in Durban after being outclassed across five days, raising questions about their readiness ahead of England's visit.
BBC Sport · 2m

Australia Sets South Africa 421 to Win
Australia sets South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in first Test.
Sportstar · 1m

Kevin Pietersen stays England white-ball mentor
Kevin Pietersen will remain England's white-ball cricket mentor but could still influence Ashes batting.
Sky Sports · 1m

Shaun Pollock wants pink ball in all-day Tests
Former South Africa fast bowler Shaun Pollock pushes for pink ball in all-day Tests, not just day-night games.
Sportstar · 1m
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Smith's four catches set Test record as Australia dominates
Steve Smith takes four catches on day three to surpass Joe Root's all-time record, helping Australia build a 139-run lead over South Africa in Durban.
Daily Maverick · 1m

Bad light stops play in Durban Test despite new ICC rule
More than 60 overs lost to afternoon clouds in South Africa v Australia, even though cricket just approved a pink ball option to prevent exactly this.
BBC Sport · 1m

England name Eric Simons as Test bowling coach
Eric Simons joins Stephen Fleming's England coaching team ahead of the December series against South Africa.
BBC Sport · 1m

Australia's pace attack seizes control in Durban
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon dismiss South Africa for 284 to put Australia in command of the first Test.
BBC Sport · 2m

Wasim Jaffer advises Yashasvi Jaiswal on batting
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer urges Yashasvi Jaiswal to prioritize batting over wicket-keeping ahead of New Zealand tour.
Sportstar · 1m
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Nortje's return gives Proteas edge in first Test
South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje took two wickets on his return after three years away, helping reduce Australia to 187-6 on day one at Durban.
Daily Maverick · 2m

South Africa vs Australia 1st Test 2026
The first Test between world cricket's top two sides arrives October 9-13, eight years after the ball-tampering scandal that still defines their rivalry.
TechRadar · 1m
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Proteas prepare for Australia Test clash after Rabada injury
South Africa's Proteas face Australia in Test series after Kagiso Rabada ruled out.
Daily Maverick · 1m

Travis Head defends Australia's team against critics
Travis Head says Australia's current team can handle past players' criticism.
Sportstar · 1m

Nortje aims Test return after injury gap
South Africa’s Anrich Nortje targets Test comeback against Australia after four-year absence.
Sportstar · 1m
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Marco Jansen: South Africa's all-rounder for all formats
The 26-year-old Proteas player has evolved into an indispensable all-rounder, contributing with bat, ball and in the field across all three formats.
Daily Maverick · 3m

Mark Wood retires from England cricket due to knee injury
England's fast bowler Mark Wood announces retirement from international cricket after a recurring knee injury ended his career at 36.
Sky Sports · 3m