Highlights: Australia strike before rain ends Day 2

India reached 2-62 in reply to Australia’s 369 at the Gabba before the rain arrived, frustrating the Australia hunt for wickets on day two.

India struggle after Aussies stutter

India were 62-2 at stumps after a rain-affected day in Brisbane with a strong bowling performance pegging Australia back.

Pakistan completely overhaul squad

Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Abbas have all been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa.

Late change to Proteas squad

Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.

Highlights – Labuschagne century has Australia on top

Marnus Labuschange’s century was the highlight for the hosts, while India’s rookie bowling attack took up the fight to Australia on day one of the fourth Test in Brisbane.

England cruise as Root hits hundred

England established their dominance on day two of their Test against Sri Lanka thanks to a Joe Root century.

Labuschagne shines as Aussies surge

Marnus Labuschagne scored a century that helped Australia take control of the fourth and final Test of the series against India in Brisbane.

England rip through Sri Lanka in Galle

Sri Lanka’s troubles continued when they were dismissed for only 135 on day one of the opening Test match against England in Galle on Thursday.

Smith rises in Test batting rankings, Saffas struggle

Steve Smith has replaced Virat Kohli at No 2 in the Test batting rankings, while elsewhere South Africans don’t feature prominently.

Watch: Paine apologises for Sydney behaviour, defends Smith

Australia captain Tim Paine has apologised for his sledging behaviour during the third Test against India, which ended in a draw on Monday.

Four players to watch against Pakistan

The Proteas will face a stern challenge when they take on Pakistan in two Test matches, starting at the end of the month. ANDRE HUISAMEN selects four players crucial to the Proteas’ quest for success.

Highlights: India secure famous draw

India claimed a famous draw as Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin defied Australia’s bowlers for the entire final session, after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara laid the platform earlier in the day.

Watch: Steve Smith scuffs the wicket

Steve Smith has come under fire for seemingly attempting to remove the guard marks of India batsman Rishabh Pant after the tea break.

Watch: Paine and Ashwin go at it

Tim Paine and Ravi Ashwin had a heated exchange during the Sydney Test match that ended in the wicketkeeper accusing the spinner of being disliked by his teammates.

Gabba Test gets green light

The final Test of the series between Australia and India will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane after Covid-19 concerns were eased.