Third Test RECAP: Lyon breaks South African hearts as skipper bowled on stumps
Nathan Lyon skittled the stumps of Temba Bavuma to put Australia in the box seat.
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Careers on the line as worrying stat explains baffling Cummins call
Day two shapes as career-defining for several of Australia’s batters, with a recent lean run so alarming the captain is making bad decisions to protect them.
Third Test RECAP: Starc saves Aussies from disaster with stunning spell
Welcome to nine.com.au’s live blog of day one of the third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town.
Three facing axe as Aussies shake up team for Test decider
Nic Maddinson has been dropped for the Test series decider against South Africa and Steve Smith remains in doubt.
Great says Cummins would be ‘privately seething’ over Marnus habit
Amid calls for Marnus Labuschagne to be axed, Kerry O’Keeffe has floated the possibility of the Queenslander taking on a different role.
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Renshaw smacks maiden ODI ton weeks after Test recall
The left-hander ensured Australia finished with a large total after the top order wobbled.
Aussies flogged, Inglis cops fiery send-off as slump continues
The Aussie skipper was involved in a heated confrontation after getting out, before his side was belted by a young Bangladesh side.
Snubbed stars released from squad after Boxing Day Test
A pair of big names will return to the Big Bash after being temporarily released from Test duties.
$4m man crashes back to earth in crazy 24 hours
Cameron Green set a record in the IPL but wasn't able to celebrate it with an innings of substance, dismissed for a duck as Australia collapsed.
Uzzie done? Tubby 'not a great believer' in sentimental picks
There's talk Usman Khawaja may be given a farewell Test at the SCG. Mark Taylor has implored selectors to ensure "the team is first and foremost".