Cricket News

Brad Williams' claims on an international debut have been enhanced after the pace bowler was today selected in the 14-man squad that will represent the country in the VB Series of one-day international matches against New Zealand and South Africa.

Western Australia's Ryan Campbell is the surprise choice as wicketkeeper in the 12-man squad selected to represent Australia 'A' in matches against New Zealand and South Africa next week.

The United Cricket Board of South Africa has confidence in the manager of the South African national cricket team, Goolam Rajah, the UCBSA's CEO Gerald Majola said today (Monday)

Chronicles of any successful year would normally be expected to begin on a triumphant note

In a move that smacks ominously of desperation, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje is to fly to Australia on Monday at the request of the South African selectors "to give them an extra option as a spinner" ahead of the third Test in Sydney which starts on

Australian captain Steve Waugh will forego half of his current match payment after being found guilty of misconduct in a hearing before match referee Ranjan Madugalle in Melbourne last night.

A battered South Africa has no quarrel with Australia's world championship ranking after suffering another humiliating defeat here today.

It has been more than three years since South Africa last lost two Tests in succession

Tasmania have announced the following team for the ACB Cup match against Australian Capital Territory on 7-10 Jan at Canberra:

Tasmania have announced the following team for the ING Cup match against South Australlia on 6 Jan at Launceston:

Australian captain Steve Waugh will front match referee Ranjan Madugalle tonight after being charged with misconduct relating to an incident on the third day's play of the Second Test against South Africa in Melbourne.

South African Sports Minister Ngconde Balfour has expressed concern over the axing of bowler Makhaya Ntini from the national cricket team playing the second Test in Melbourne against Australia.

Close to 362 days will pass before the matter formally requires resolution

A year to the day since his career-best performance, Andy Bichel again rose to the challenge of a rare Test cricket appearance.

There was not much in the way of further rain on the second day of the Second Test between Australia and South Africa in Melbourne today

The once-feared fast bowling combination of Allan Donald and Shaun Pollock was rendered innocuous as South Africa's miseries multiplied on the second day of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Is the current Australian team the best ever in the history of Test cricket

Glenn McGrath's uncanny ability to identify his targets was in evidence again today at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Boxing Day - aesthetically billed in the context of this heavyweight showdown between Australia and South Africa - is, in theory, the biggest day on the Australian cricket calendar

A season of joy and happiness it might be