Key Highlights Usman Khawaja revealed that dressing room discussions regarding ball tampering began during the second Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth. Khawaja claimed that Steve Smith said he did not want to know about the plan following the “discovery of sandpaper as an effective agent”. The former Test batter expressed shock that Cricket ...
Key Highlights South Africa has overhauled its squad ahead of the must-win second Test against Australia, bringing in Matthew Breetzke and uncapped Marques Ackerman while dropping Tristan Stubbs. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne retains his squad spot but will hand over the gloves to Ryan Rickelton as the Proteas look to rebound from a 214-run defeat in ...
Key Highlights: Australia reached 232 for 8 in 83 overs, led by an unbeaten, resolute 70 from Matt Renshaw. South Africa’s seam attack made regular inroads, with Wiaan Mulder claiming four wickets and Marco Jansen taking two. Pat Cummins provided crucial lower-order resistance with a fighting 43 before falling late in the innings. Renshaw Anchors ...
Key Highlights: Pat Cummins confirmed he spoke with Usman Khawaja about his former teammate’s upcoming autobiography and harbors no concerns regarding potential revelations about the 2018 sandpapergate scandal. Australia is preparing to launch their first Test series in South Africa since the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering incident, reuniting the same bowling attack in Durban. Khawaja, ...