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Duminy, Elgar tons set Australia huge target

Duminy, Elgar tons set Australia huge target

JP Duminy and Dean Elgar batted through almost two sessions on day three, scoring centuries as they ground Australia down in the Perth heat

05-Nov-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale
Pattern of collapses 'hard to take' - Warner

Pattern of collapses 'hard to take' - Warner

The Australia batsman admitted that the trend of the side's middle-order collapses after a good start goes back to the 2015 Ashes tour

04-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig in Perth
'We want to win this game for Dale' - Philander

'We want to win this game for Dale' - Philander

Vernon Philander has said he and Kagiso Rabada "owe it to" the injured Dale Steyn to take extra responsibility in his absence and win the Perth Test for South Africa

04-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth
South Africa bounce back on eventful day

South Africa bounce back on eventful day

The second morning began with Australia firmly on top; the third will start with South Africa in a position of strength

04-Nov-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale
Steyn ruled out of series with shoulder fracture

Steyn ruled out of series with shoulder fracture

Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's Test series in Australia with a fractured right shoulder

04-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda at the WACA
A lot nicer to bowl on than Sri Lanka - Starc

A lot nicer to bowl on than Sri Lanka - Starc

Mitchell Starc was delighted with the WACA pitch, where all of Australia's players felt at home, and said that one couldn't have asked for more on the opening day of the summer

03-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig in Perth
Shaun Marsh's special snare at short leg

Shaun Marsh's special snare at short leg

Australia had lost their first choice for short leg with the dropping of Joe Burns, meaning Marsh went in there for the spinners while Usman Khawaja went "under the lid" for the pacers

03-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig in Perth
Morne Morkel's fitness at '90-95%', misses WACA Test

Morne Morkel's fitness at '90-95%', misses WACA Test

Morne Morkel was left out of South Africa's XI for the first Test against Australia at the WACA because he wasn't 100% ready to bowl long spells

03-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth
Warner dominates after SA dismissed for 242

Warner dominates after SA dismissed for 242

Two of South Africa's least experienced batsmen - Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock - fought back with half-centuries on the first day in Perth, but Australia remained on top at the tea break

03-Nov-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale
South Africa look to rediscover glory on the road again

South Africa look to rediscover glory on the road again

South Africa want to begin their road back to a No. 1 Test ranking by reclaiming the astounding away record that had, until last year, propelled them to the top of the table, says stand-in captain Faf du Plessis

02-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth
Captain calling: du Plessis turns to Graeme Smith

Captain calling: du Plessis turns to Graeme Smith

Stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis is seeking the assistance of South Africa's most successful Test captain ahead of the Test series

02-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth
WACA curator's uphill battle for pace, bounce

WACA curator's uphill battle for pace, bounce

A colder spring and an earlier start to the Perth Test season has provided challenges to Matt Page and his crew

02-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig in Perth
A tantalising middleweight battle

A tantalising middleweight battle

Unlike the recent past, there is no No. 1 Test ranking on the line for Australia and South Africa but that is unlikely to have an impact on what is expected to be an enticing series

02-Nov-2016•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale
WACA similar to Wanderers - Bavuma

WACA similar to Wanderers - Bavuma

Temba Bavuma and Stephen Cook acknowledged the WACA's similarity to the pitch back home at the Wanderers, where they represent the Lions

01-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda
Warner ducks under Steyn barbs

Warner ducks under Steyn barbs

The Australia vice-captain brushed off Dale Steyn's comments of "cutting off the head of the snake" as "fast-bowler talk"

01-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig
Bowlers might have to 'get a bit ugly' - Philander

Bowlers might have to 'get a bit ugly' - Philander

"Moments are going to get heated," Vernon Philander has said of the upcoming Test series against Australia

01-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth
Clarke, Haddin warn against excessive sledging

Clarke, Haddin warn against excessive sledging

Australia's former Test captain and vice-captain agree that forcing the issue verbally may do more harm to Australia than good

01-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig and Melinda Farrell
Starc admits to being underdone for Perth Test

Starc admits to being underdone for Perth Test

Mitchell Starc has admitted that he is probably a week-and-a-half behind where he would like to be in terms of fitness and preparations for the upcoming Perth Test against South Africa but is confident of performing any role needed by the team

31-Oct-2016•Daniel Brettig
Hazlewood pushes for Siddle inclusion for WACA Test

Hazlewood pushes for Siddle inclusion for WACA Test

Josh Hazlewood believes Peter Siddle's experience and record, individually and as a support bowler in the Test team, will be invaluable to Australia in the home Tests against South Africa which start from November 3

30-Oct-2016•Daniel Brettig
Nevill open to batting promotion

Nevill open to batting promotion

Australia will look closely at the batting positions of Mitchell Marsh and Peter Nevill in a bid to plug the weakness in their lower order against South Africa's pace attack

30-Oct-2016•Daniel Brettig
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