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South Africa have recalled quick Gerald Coetzee after two years for the deciding third Test. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumProteas confirm one change for Test series decider

South Africa will have only the one forced changed for the third and deciding Test against Australia, meaning a long-standing Protea remains left out.

Scott Bailey

Josh Inglis, Cam Green and Cooper Connolly are all pushing for places in Australia's side for the Cape Town Test.

CricketPremiumSelectors mulling Sandgroper SOS calls for final Test

After an embarrassing loss to South Africa in Gqeberha, Australia could turn to as many as three West Australians to reinforce the Test team for their series-defining clash in Cape Town.

Josh Kempton & Aaron Kirby

Nic Maddinson is returning to Australia after his bold recall in South Africa was reversed. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumMaddinson released as Australia wait on Smith's neck

Australia have sent Nic Maddinson back home to play Sheffield Shield, while Steve Smith's neck has added another element around selection for the third Test..

Scott Bailey

Nic Maddinson has been confirmed as Australia’s first omission.

CricketAussies confirm first omission as Smith doubt lingers

Australia have confirmed the first of what may be several changes to their line-up for their series-defining Test against South Africa, while one of their best batsman still needs to prove his fitness.

Josh Kempton

New captain Georgia Redmayne says the Heat are ready to rise again in the WBBL this summer. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumDr Redmayne has the cure for Brisbane Heat's 2025 ills

Brisbane Heat batting star Georgia Redmayne replaces Jess Jonassen as captain this season, tasked with improving on a winless 2025 WBBL campaign.

Joel Gould

Josh Inglis will maintain a splint over his broken finger while batting.

CricketVideoPremiumInglis to protect finger but ready for Cape Town call-up

West Australian keeper Josh Inglis will maintain a splint over his broken finger while batting should he play in the series decider against South Africa in Cape Town.

Aaron Kirby

Former Australian Test star Usman Khawaja opens up about his soon-to-be-released autobiography. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremium'Best friend didn't know': how Khawaja kept big secret

Usman Khawaja wrote his autobiography himself, not to "shock and awe" but to give cricket and non-cricket fans alike an insight into his unique journey.

Joel Gould

Corey Wasley receives his WA cap ahead of his debut.

CricketWasley makes double debut

It’s been a big week for Rockingham-Mandurah Mariners youngster Corey Wasley, who made his debut for WA in both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup.

Dave Friedlos

Colin Dwyer snared two wickets for University.

Premier CricketPremiumStudents hand lesson to Scarborough

University continue to set the pace after notching their fourth consecutive win to start the Premier Cricket season and sit on top of the table.

Dave Friedlos

Ash Gardner has thanked her teammates and the Sixers for sticking by her during her marriage breakdown.

CricketPremiumAussie star opens up on marriage breakdown

Sixers star Ash Gardner has opened up on her marriage breakdown, revealing who helped her through a tough period of her life that played out in public.

Martin Gabor

Alex Carey says Australia's batters need to work harder as a unit to convert starts to big scores. (AP PHOTO)

CricketVideoPremiumAustralia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia's failure to turn starts into big scores is a point of concern ahead of the series decider against South Africa, and one batters know must be fixed.

Scott Bailey

Marnus Labuschagne chats with coach Andrew McDonald and vice-captain Steve Smith ahead of the third Test.

CricketVideoAussie training hints at major selection call for third Test

Visible clues were hard to ignore as Australia ponders a new-look team in South Africa.

Scott Bailey, AAP

England great James Anderson says he didn't want his Lancashire career to end the way it did. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumCricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

England cricket great James Anderson has expressed his feelings about being let go by his county side after an incredible stint.

Ian Chadband

Should Australia and South Africa be playing for a trophy featuring Ricky Ponting's name? (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketVideoPremiumKallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Australia play for perpetual trophies against seven other countries, including Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka -- but no such thing exists with South Africa.

Scott Bailey

Pakistan's Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf celebrate their last-wicket triumph over England in Lahore. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWATCH: Why England celebrated victory before ultimate defeat

England were celebrating their win over Pakistan - but then had to cancel the party after a stunning late reversal. Watch it here!

David Charlesworth

Cam Green has earned the right to return to one of his preferred slots at No.5.

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Why Green has earned the right to bat in his preferred spot

Although Cam Green modestly said he would bat wherever required in his return to the Test side, the West Australian simply must be carded in one of his preferred slots at No.5.

Josh Kempton

Scott Boland of Australia celebrates the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton.

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Scott Boland has to be undroppable for Cape Town decider

If you apply the current Australian Test teams’ selection policy, Scott Boland is 50/50 to play in Cape Town. However, the numbers suggest he is undroppable after his efforts to save his side in Gqeberha.

Aaron Kirby

Cameron Green says he's ready to return from injury for Australia in the third Test in Cape Town. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketVideoPremiumGreen good to go after finding natural game with bat

Cameron Green believes he has found a batting formula to succeed in Test cricket, after admitting he went away from his natural game in recent years.

Scott Bailey

Travis Head was a shining light in Australia’s second innings.

CRICKETAussies won’t lay down without a huge fight in Cape Town

There’s been plenty of backlash after the second Test, but Australia will still feel in the contest and the series. It’s never over in an Aussie dressing room.

Mitchell Johnson

Steve Smith will be the focus of attention in the Cape Town Test -- and it could spur him on. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSmith's Cape Town return may bring out best in him

Steve Smith has endured a frustrating tour of South Africa with the bat, but Travis Head believes a return to Cape Town could spur on Australia's vice-captain.

Scott Bailey

Sam Konstas has scored another ton for NSW to boost his claims to recover his Test place. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumPick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century

Rising star Sam Konstas has made 149 off 131 balls to lead NSW to a 78-run One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia in Perth.

Justin Chadwick

Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy are all smiles after guiding India to a T20 win over New Zealand. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumVarma and Reddy lead India fightback to sink NZ again

Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy worked wonders with a superb seventh-wicket partnership to guide India to a four-wicket T20 win over New Zealand.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Sam Konstas of New South Wales celebrates his century during the One Day Cup match between Western Australia and New South Wales at WACA Ground, on October 24, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

CricketPremiumKonstas smashes second WACA century in four days

Sam Konstas is propelling himself into the frame for a Test recall as the young gun smashed his second WACA century in four days in NSW’s One-Day Cup clash with WA.

Ben Smith

Matthew Short has top-scored for Victoria with 70 in a reminder to Australian ODI selectors. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumPerry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

A brilliant fast-bowling spell by Mitchell Perry and fifties by Matthew Short and Campbell Kellaway have secured Victoria a big One-Day Cup win over Tasmania.

Joel Gould