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Steven Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain

Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will lead the side for the last two days of the contest, and Smith and Warner will play under him

25-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig in Cape Town

The ball-tampering incident: full coverage

Full coverage of the ball-tampering incident and its aftermath during Australia tour of South Africa 2017-18

25-Mar-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Smith, Boucher take aim at Lehmann and Australian crowds

Former South Africa cricketers weigh in after Australia coach labels Newlands crowd behaviour "disgraceful"

24-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa tighten grip as ball-tampering row erupts

Cameron Bancroft worked on the ball in an incident, which overshadowed the third day's play in Cape Town, where the hosts stretched their lead towards 300

24-Mar-2018•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

It's been a lot of hard work over the 12 years - Morkel

"It's a special feeling, especially because I am the world record holder for the most [wickets off] no-balls," Morkel joked afterwards

23-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Morkel becomes fifth South African to 300 Test wickets

The fast bowler took the wickets of Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh on the second day at Newlands to reach the milestone in his 85th Test

23-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Warner in heated exchange with spectator after dismissal

David Warner was involved in a heated exchange with a spectator as he walked off the ground after his dismissal by Kagiso Rabada on day two of the third Test in Cape Town

23-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig at Newlands

Bowlers keep SA on top after Elgar carries bat

Morne Morkel ran through Australia's middle order and collected his 300th Test wicket as South Africa strengthened their position

23-Mar-2018•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Elgar stands firm as Cummins leads Aussie revival

Pat Cummins' afternoon spell turned the tables on South Africa, after Dean Elgar and AB de Villiers had laid a very promising platform

22-Mar-2018•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

SA set to miss 2017-18 transformation target

Selection questions over Temba Bavuma/Theunis de Bruyn and Lungi Ngidi/Morne Morkel highlight the delicate balancing act for South Africa

21-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Steyn all but out of Australia series

The fast bowler has recovered from the heel injury that has kept him out since the New Year's Test against India, but will not get any chance to prove his fitness in a first-class game with the Titans leaving him out of their squad for the final fixture o

21-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

Rabada reprieve adds spice to simmering contest

South Africa will be buoyed by the availability of No. 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada while Australia hope to have Mitchells Starc and Marsh fit

21-Mar-2018•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Smith critical of Rabada's successful appeal

Surprised by the outcome, the Australia captain has declared the appeal verdict sets a troubling standard for allowable physical contact in the game

21-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig in Cape Town

'Great decision for series and Test cricket'

Having Kagiso Rabada back is "satisfying" for two reasons: he will play at Newlands and South Africa feel vindicated that inconsistent application of the ICC code of conduct has been rectified

20-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

Reactions to the Rabada verdict: 'Common sense prevails'

Twitter reactions to Kagiso Rabada's two-Test ban being overturned, allowing him to play in the Cape Town Test

20-Mar-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Rabada's ban overturned, cleared to play in Cape Town

Kagiso Rabada will play in the Cape Town Test after his two-match ban for making physical contact with Steven Smith was overturned by the ICC's code of conduct appeal commissioner Michael Heron

20-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig

'Backroom noise hindering exciting Test series' - Elgar

A quiet break from cricket, after two high-quality Tests that were in the spotlight for several wrong reasons, has given the South Africa opener time to think about his faltering batting

19-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

We'll use Philander tweet on the field - Bancroft

The Australia opener is sure the "hacked" tweet will be brought up at some stage during the Newlands Test to get under the opposition's nerves

19-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig in Cape Town

Olivier, Morris added to South Africa Test squad

There is no room yet, however, for Dale Steyn, who has yet to play a competitive match since injuring his heel in January

18-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

Rabada takes responsibility for Smith shoulder brush

Pacer says the incident was partially his fault, but maintains that he did not feel any contact when shoulders brushed

16-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

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