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Aus vs SA

Pat Cummins diagnosed with stress fracture, ruled out for season

Australia's emerging star pacer Pat Cummins has been diagnosed with an early stage stress fracture in his lower back, effectively ruling him out of the season, officials said Friday.

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Australia A recover after early blows against South Africa in tour game

Australia A recovered from an early setback to thwart South Africa's Test-strength bowling attack on the opening day of their three-day tour match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

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Shane Watson pulls out of Sheffield Shield with sore calf

Talismanic all-rounder Shane Watson has become Australia's latest injury scare ahead of next week's Test against South Africa after pulling up with a sore calf during a Sheffield Shield clash.

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Adam Gilchrist to play for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 6

Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist said that in all likelihood he would be playing in next year's Indian Premier League, a day after Kings XI Punjab retained the wicket-keeper batsman in its initial squad for the 2013 edition of the event.

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Preview of 1st Test: It will be pace vs pace between Australia and South Africa at Brisbane

Australia will have to be at their absolute best to win - and at least two or three players will have to play out of their skin to get them over the line.

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South Africa drawing inspiration from previous tour of Australia: Graeme Smith

South African captain Graeme Smith said Monday he was taking strength from his team's historic win in Australia's home series four years ago, as he prepares for the next "knife edge" contest.

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Michael Clarke, John Inverarity speak about Test team selection for series against South Africa

  Selector John Inverarity said both Matthew Wade and Brad Haddin presented compelling cases for inclusion but he opted to usher in a new era by naming the Victorian.   "As is widely known Brad returned to Australia early in the tour due to family circumstances and as a consequence Matthew was our Test 'keeper...

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Selectors pick Matthew Wade over Brad Haddin for first Test against South Africa

Matthew Wade was named on Monday as Australia's wicketkeeper for the opening clash against South Africa in Brisbane next week, suggesting Brad Haddin's Test career could be at an end.

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Ricky Ponting believes his preparation is ideal for South Africa series

Senior Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting revealed on Sunday that he always wanted to be a part of a successful team and thats what keeps him motivated.

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Ricky Ponting warms up for South Africa series with a ton for Tasmania

Veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting smashed an unbeaten 162 in the Sheffield Shield as his fine form continued ahead of the first Test against South Africa.

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