Australia claws back after South Africa's strong start in Cape Town Test

Fox Sports • 27 oct. 14h48

Australia reduced South Africa's early dominance with key wickets in the first session of the third Test at Newlands, while Steve Smith missed the match due to a neck injury.

Nine.com.au • 27 oct. 11h09

South Africa posted 158 for one in the first innings of the third Test, while Australia’s opening bowling spell drew criticism from former players and commentators.

SEN • 26 oct. 19h56

Australia altered its lineup for the second Test against South Africa, bringing in Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon while dropping Beau Webster, Scott Boland and Matt Renshaw moving to open.

Cricinfo • 26 oct. 08h59

Steven Smith will undergo a neck fitness test ahead of the final Test against South Africa, while Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been sent home to play in the Sheffield Shield.

Fox Sports • 26 oct. 08h20

Australia has sent Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper home to play in the Sheffield Shield and is likely to recall wicket-keeper-batter Josh Inglis for the third Test against South Africa, while Steve Smith remains doubtful with injury.

The Age • 26 oct. 08h00

Opener Nic Maddinson was omitted from the squad for the third Test in Cape Town, while coach Andrew McDonald said Steve Smith is still recovering from a neck injury and his availability is not yet confirmed.

Nine.com.au • 25 oct. 22h00

Australia may drop Marnus Labuschagne and adjust the batting order for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Fox Sports • 25 oct. 09h55

Observations from the Newlands net session and comments from team staff have intensified speculation about Queensland batter Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australia's line-up for the third Test against South Africa.