Labuschagne knocks Root off top spot

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne has replaced England captain Joe Root at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings.

Who takes Nortje's place?

Anrich Nortje’s injury-enforced absence gives the Proteas an opportunity to field one of a clutch of really good fast-bowling options. RYAN VREDE evaluates them and picks his man. 

Ashwin considered retirement over injuries

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says that he nearly quit several times between 2018 and 2020 due to injury and because he did not “feel backed”.

How 'first hero' Kirsten helped England's Malan

England batsman Dawid Malan has made regular visits to Gary Kirsten’s coaching academy over the years.

Proteas suffer injury setback

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series against India due to a persistent injury.

Boland added to Australia's Ashes squad

Scott Boland has been added to Australia’s squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne.

Watch: Richardson on getting Buttler hit-wicket ... again!

Jos Buttler was dismissed hit-wicket by Jhye Richardson in the Adelaide Test having suffered the same fate during a Big Bash League match.

No fans for India tour of South Africa

CSA and the BCCI have made a joint decision to “protect the players and the tour” by not making tickets available for any of the matches between the Proteas and India this summer.

Five talking points from second Ashes Test

Australia beat England by 275 runs in Adelaide to take a 2-0 series lead. These were the big talking points from the Test … #Ashes

Highlights: Australia vs England (2nd Ashes Test, Day 5)

Australia overcame Jos Buttler’s rearguard effort to secure a big win in Adelaide.

Root takes heart from England rearguard action

England captain Joe Root says he is gutted to lose another Ashes Test but will take confidence from the way his side battled to take it to the final session.

Australia finish off England in Adelaide

Jhye Richardson took 5-42 as Australia beat England by 275 runs in Adelaide to go 2-0 up in the five-Test Ashes series.

Cummins, Hazlewood to rejoin Australia squad

Australia have named an unchanged 15-man squad for the three remaining Ashes Tests against England. #Ashes

Highlights: Australia vs England (2nd Ashes Test, Day 4)

England lost four wickets after being set an almost impossible 468 runs to win in Adelaide.

England on brink of defeat

Joe Root fell in the final over of the fourth day to leave England in deep trouble at 82-4 chasing a massive 468 to win the second #Ashes Test in Adelaide.