Test cricket

There are some within certain cricket circles who will tell you young Nic Maddinson was the most naturally gifted batter they’ve ever seen.

Scott Boland makes no apologies for knocking Nathan Lyon out of Australia’s men’s Test team.

Two Australian Test cricketing greats have taken polar opposite positions on Nathan Lyon’s shock omission from the second Test against South Africa.

Less than 20,000 people showed up to watch the world’s two highest ranked Test teams do battle.

Former Aussie captain Mark Taylor believes there is still a place for specialist openers in Test cricket.

Welcome to nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of day three of the first Test between South Africa and Australia.

The cricket world was stunned by Steve Smith’s latest display of genius, with Nathan Lyon explaining what was behind the star’s catching exploits.

Welcome to nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia.

Intrigue abounds as Australia seeks revenge against South Africa in a rematch of last year’s World Test Championship final.

It’s a staple of the Australian summer, but the New Year Sydney Test match could be on its last legs.