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latest news & developmentsChris Morris, morality and the missing CSA millions
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…
Test series starts luring fans back to international sport
The freshly renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has sold 55 000 of its 110 000 seats for the cricket Test
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
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…
‘Friendly’ Aussies ready for hostile tour
Coach Justin Langer and captain Aaron Finch are hopeful the game will be played in good spirits despite the expectation of crowd jeers
The Proteas need new heroes
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
Paine relief: Australia win for first time since ‘sandpapergate’
Australia’s best result in the four previous Tests since the scandal was narrowly hanging on for a draw against Pakistan in Dubai
Proteas wallop Aussies to take 1-0 ODI lead
The Proteas won the toss on a typically lively pitch and went in with their full front-line pace attack
Australian cricket cheating plot sparks ethics review
Governing body Cricket Australia said it wanted to ensure there was never a repeat of the conduct during the third Test against the Proteas
Warner has ‘gone rogue’, removing himself from OZ WhatsApp group
The former vice-captain, who was likely heavily involved in #SandPaperGate, has distanced himself from the Australian cricket team
Caught on camera: Who caught the Bancroft robbery in motion?
What was caught on camera burnt a mark onto Australian cricket – their inexperienced opener clearly attempting to tamper with the match ball
Just not cricket: Why ball tampering is cheating
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”
‘Cruel betrayal’: Cricket’s heart broken in Australia
The country was hurt on Saturday after revelations revealed that the captain and a rookie had been implicated in ball tampering
England hit back with Warner, Marsh wickets on final day
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
England Ashes hopes fade as Smith and Marsh put attack to sword
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.
Cricket: Aussie batsman Khawaja reveals racial abuse
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.