The overlooked allrounder fetched almost R33 million in India while CSA and domestic cricket struggle financially. And players could feel the pinch even more with proposed changes to the game
The freshly renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has sold 55 000 of its 110 000 seats for the cricket Test
Smith and Warner were captain and vice-captain of Australia on March 24 2018 when team-mate Cameron Bancroft was caught on television hiding a piece of yellow sandpaper in his trousers
Coach Justin Langer and captain Aaron Finch are hopeful the game will be played in good spirits despite the expectation of crowd jeers
South Africa need to tap into that day-five magic at the next cricket Test in Port Elizabeth, much like English allrounder Ben Stokes did at Newlands
Australia’s best result in the four previous Tests since the scandal was narrowly hanging on for a draw against Pakistan in Dubai
The Proteas won the toss on a typically lively pitch and went in with their full front-line pace attack
Governing body Cricket Australia said it wanted to ensure there was never a repeat of the conduct during the third Test against the Proteas
The former vice-captain, who was likely heavily involved in #SandPaperGate, has distanced himself from the Australian cricket team
What was caught on camera burnt a mark onto Australian cricket – their inexperienced opener clearly attempting to tamper with the match ball
The game is not only controlled by a set of rules but, according to the sport’s laws, it should also be played “within the spirit of cricket”
The country was hurt on Saturday after revelations revealed that the captain and a rookie had been implicated in ball tampering
It was painful going with Warner and Smith adding just 35 runs in the 75 minutes to drinks as the Australians dug in to save the Test on the final day
Australia took total control of the match and were 549 for four in their first innings by stumps, with Smith on 229 and Marsh on 181.
The 30-year-old battled the odds to become Australia’s first Pakistan-born national player and is now one of the country’s leading Test batsmen.
No Test team has ever performed a clean sweep in Australia — but the Proteas are close to it.
Australia and South Africa have chosen strong teams but the Windies home-first rule has sidelined their star players.
Sunday’s "embarrassing" loss to Zimbabwe has left Australia red-faced and worried a mere five months before they host the World Cup.
Australia captain Michael Clarke said their aim is to consistently win away from home.
Australia’s thrashing in the second Ashes Test by England has sealed the nation’s worst losing streak in 30 years.
South Africa has ruined the party by being bowled out for 266 on the first day of the second Test against Australia.
Australia will look to take a leaf out of New Zealand’s book and thump opponents Zimbabwe to make a statement in their World Cup opener.
The final Ashes encounter is an acid test of England’s ability to maintain their focus despite having already retained the famous urn.
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Australia paceman Peter Siddle broke through for two early wickets, but Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen stood firm to guide England to 226 for two.
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England’s seamers scythed through Australia’s last six wickets to skittle the hosts for a first-innings total of 98.
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Andrew Strauss was out for 110 as Australia finally broke England’s opening partnership on the afternoon of the fourth day of the first Ashes Test.
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Mike Hussey showed impeccable timing by producing a magnificent innings of 195 in the first Ashes Test against England on Saturday.
Michael Clarke struck a sparkling hundred as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the fourth day-night international on Friday.
Pakistan have arranged unprecedented security arrangements for Australian cricketers during the limited over series in Dubai.
Australia bowled out South Africa for 256 to win the fifth and final one-day international by 47 runs at the Wanderers on Friday.
South Africa’s spinners, a four-wicket burst by Dale Steyn and a century by Herschelle Gibbs took SA to a 61 run victory over Australia on Monday.
England do know what it is like to win the World Cup on Australian soil and they have had the measure of their oldest enemy in recent times.