IPL kicks out Smith, Warner

Steve Smith and David Warner have been kicked out of the IPL following the 12-month bans imposed by Cricket Australia for their part in the ball-tampering plot in the third Test against South Africa.

Three sent home, Lehmann stays

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been sent home for their part in the ball-tampering scandal, says Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland.

Lehmann in the spotlight

As Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland flies into Johannesburg to conduct an investigation into the ball-tampering scandal, the spotlight is turning on to coach Darren Lehmann.

Smith banned from fourth Test

Any dilemma of who would lead Australia in the fourth and final Test was removed when the ICC suspended Steve Smith for one match for his part in the ball-tampering row.

The big Aussie lie: Hard but fair

Australian cricketers have always reverted to the mantra ‘hard but fair’ whenever they have come under attack.

Smith: ICC reset boundaries

Australia captain Steve Smith says Kagiso Rabada’s successful appeal against a level-two charge has set a precedent allowing for physical contact, which he may challenge.

Lyon: Rabada inclusion excites us

Nathan Lyon says Australia are not intimidated by Kagiso Rabada’s inclusion for the Newlands Test.

Back to basics for Newlands wicket

Newlands curator Evan Flint has been given free rein to produce his best wicket, without pressure from the Proteas captain.

Aussies target Philander tweet

The Australians have admitted they will target Vernon Philander over his ‘hacked account’ tweet in which Steve Smith was accused of starting the ‘Rabada Saga’.

Aussies reset De Villiers plan

Australia’s bowlers are planning to change tactics in targeting AB de Villiers, the standout batsman of the series.

Rabada: It's my fault

Kagiso Rabada, who is contesting an ICC ban for making ‘inappropriate contact’ with Australia captain Steve Smith, admits it was his fault.

Philander account 'hacked'

Vernon Philander has denied posting a tweet in which he accuses Australia captain Steve Smith of causing the incident which got Kagiso Rabada banned.

High praise for Amla, Elgar's stand

Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes the ‘go-slow’ session by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the second Test was the perfect innings.

Amla: 'A tough day's cricket'

Hashim Amla says he and Dean Elgar had to ‘dig in’ against a quality Australian attack when they scored just 43 runs in the afternoon session of day two.

CSA acts on masks officials

Cricket South Africa has taken ‘precautionary’ steps against two of its officials who posed with fans wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks.