Cricket News

South Africa have been fined for a slow over-rate in the first Twenty20 international against Australia, in Melbourne, on Sunday

Australia will find it hard to resist adding David Warner to their one-day squad if he maintains the incredible form that prompted the captain Ricky Ponting to liken him to Adam Gilchrist

David Warner made one of the most memorable international debuts imaginable as he lit up the MCG with 89 from 43 balls to set up Australia's 52-run win over South Africa

The way Johan Botha returned stronger after his bowling action was cited and eventually cleared impressed South Africa's coach Mickey Arthur so much that Botha is now in charge of the one-day side

It has been a tough, exhausting and emotional few weeks for the South African squad and the coach Mickey Arthur is pleased they can now they welcome new faces for the limited-overs portion of the tour

Preview to the first Twenty20 international between Australia and South Africa at the MCG