Peter Siddle has called on Australia to take a leaf out of South Africa's book when they resume at 4-169 on day five of the first

Australia will have to defy 139 years of Test history to beat South Africa.

Injured South African paceman Dale Steyn concedes he returned too quickly from his previous shoulder fracture, but he's given no indication he's ready to retire.

Commentator Kevin Pietersen found himself stuck in a rut on day two of the First Test - and cricket viewers couldn't help but notice.

Australian vice-captain David Warner insists 'threatening' sledges are non-existent in modern cricket.

The last time Australia capitulated this badly at home Don Bradman was in the team. It's officially out of control in Perth.

Patrick Tuipulotu will have no Sam Whitelock or Brodie Retallick when he takes to Soldier Field against Ireland this weekend.

A coroner has found that a "minuscule misjudgment" by Phillip Hughes from a high-bouncing ball led to his death.

Steve Smith has called on Australia to reclaim their marauding mojo at the WACA, with the so-called "head of the snake" pledging to

Ball-by-ball commentary of the Black Caps taking on India in the fifth ODI, starting at 9.00pm in Visakhapatnam. It's winner takes all in the series decider.

The Black Caps have won the hearts of children from the Korukonda community.

Mitchell Johnson has labelled the Australian cricket environment 'toxic' under Michael Clarke's leadership.

Michael Clarke will bury the hatchet with old foe Dale Steyn in Perth, having fallen out after a searing on-field sledge.

Sabbir Rahman is having to put his TV commercial career on hold after one of the ads he starred in was canned.

An unbeaten 154 by Virat Kohli has led the hosts to a seven-wicket victory over the Black Caps in Mohali. Source: Sky Sport

Allrounder Jimmy Neesham's maiden ODI half century could scarcely have come at a better time for New Zealand.

Ball-by-ball commentary of the Black Caps taking on India in the third ODI, starting at 9.00pm from Mohali.

If you love cricket, you'll love India... provided you use the sport as a key to unlock the best in the country's culture, writes Andrew Alderson.

The six-run win in the second ODI squares the five-game series but importantly gave the tourists' their first win after four straight defeats in the international matches on tour, after a 3-0 drubbing in the tests and a loss in the first ODI at Dharamsala. Source: Sky Sport

The level of abuse Brendon McCullum copped after taking over from Ross Taylor as New Zealand captain made him contemplate international retirement.

Former Black Caps skipper says pressure of being witness against former friend played a part in his decision to retire.

Brendon McCullum says he hopes he never again crosses paths with the man he once considered a hero.

Losing the test series 3-0 was a significant disappointment. No one bar the most deluded New Zealand supporter would have contemplated winning the series.

India scored 194-4 in 33.1 overs to chase down New Zealand's paltry 190 and win the first one-day international by six wickets. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 85, after debutant Hardik Pandya took 3-31, to help their side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Source: Sky Sport

New Zealand's sub-standard batting performances in India continued at the start of their five-game ODI series at Dharamsala tonight.

Ball-by-ball commentary of the Black Caps taking on India in their opening ODI.

A surprise witness has created a storm in the inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes, claiming a fast bowler admitted to making an "I'll kill you" sledge.

New Zealand saved the worst of a poor batting series until the last in India and the statistics paint a bleak picture.

We took a look at just how long the Black Caps have been lasting in the wake of back-to-back four day losses against India.

New Zealand's woes against subcontinental spin were again exposed on the fourth day of the third test as India rolled to a 321-run win and a 3-0 sweep of the series.