Elgar backs Bavuma to bounce back

Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar says Temba Bavuma is feeling rejuvenated after a short break from the game.

Elgar expects Proteas to challenge Aussies

Captain Dean Elgar hopes the Proteas have learned from their recent failures in England going into a tough three-Test series in Australia.

England break 112-year-old Test record

Four of England’s batsmen scored hundreds on Thursday as the visitors piled up a record total on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Smith, Labuschagne heap misery on Windies

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne struck double centuries to put Australia in firm control against an outclassed West Indies at Perth Stadium.

Pakistan-England Test starts on time

The first Test between Pakistan and England started as scheduled in Rawalpindi on Thursday morning after the visitors said they could field a fit side despite a virus scare.

First Pakistan-England Test could be delayed

A decision on whether to start the first Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi will be taken early on Thursday morning.

Labuschagne hits magnificent century

A dominant Australia took control of the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.

Tummy bug cripples England

England players have been struck down with a suspected stomach bug on the eve of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Five memorable Pakistan-England Tests

Pakistan play England in a home Test series for the first time since 2005 starting on Thursday.

Recharged England face Pakistan challenge

England will get their first taste of Pakistan conditions in 17 years when the first Test begins in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Gibbs writes off Proteas' chances Down Under

Former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs has given a scathing assessment of South Africa’s chances of getting a positive result from their Test series in Australia.

'No cowards in an Australian team'

Captain Pat Cummins has fired back at comments made by former coach Justin Langer.

Shaheen a 'big loss' for Pakistan

England coach Brendon McCullum says Pakistan will miss injured fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the three-match Test series starting this week.

Windies face daunting task Down Under

A young West Indies side head into the first Test in Perth this week without a win on Australian soil for 25 years.

Proteas want three-month Test window

The Proteas have had internal discussions about the necessity of a three-month Test window in the cricket calendar.