Test cricket
Australia vs South Africa: Live: Rabada claims Khawaja, Green in same over as opening batters struggle against South Africa
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at Lord’s on day one of the world Test championship final. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.
- Jon Pierik and Tom Decent
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Konstas kept out of Test side as Labuschagne opens
Marnus Labuschagne has kept Sam Konstas out of the Australian team for the world Test championship final at Lord’s.
- Daniel Brettig
‘Beggars can’t be choosers’: Labuschagne on his last chance at Lord’s
Labuschagne will almost certainly open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the World Test Championship final against South Africa from Wednesday.
- Daniel Brettig
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- Australian cricket
US sports giant wins broadcast rights to Australia’s Caribbean cricket tour
Australia’s first Test tour of the Caribbean for a decade is set to be broadcast by ESPN, after the US sports giant outbid Seven.
- Daniel Brettig and Tom Decent
Ashes pre-sale breaks records but leaves cricket fans frustrated
In scenes reminiscent of the Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ticketing chaos, cricket fans took to social media to complain about long queues and buffering.
- Hannah Kennelly
‘Put back in their place’: Cummins and Australia brace themselves for Lord’s return
Test captain Pat Cummins and Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg are confident Australia’s players won’t face a repeat of the ugly scenes that marred their last Test Match at Lord’s, as the team prepares for its return to the iconic venue.
- Tom Decent
‘He’s a generational talent’: Beau Webster wants to team up with Cam Green in WTC final
After more than a decade on the domestic scene, Beau Webster turned quiet promise into a Test debut – and is now chasing the biggest prize in red-ball cricket at Lord’s.
- Tom Decent
Hazlewood to return to IPL as Starc withdraws amid safety concerns
Josh Hazlewood is nursing a minor shoulder injury but intends to fly back to India for the IPL play-offs.
- Tom Decent
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- Australian cricket
Labuschagne could do something he’s never done before in Test championship final
Australian selectors have announced the squad that will head to the UK for the World Test Championship final against South Africa.
- Tom Decent and Nick Wright
Magnetic, aggressive: Australia brought out the best and worst in Virat Kohli
For Australians, there was fascination with Virat Kohli for his combination of incredible batting skill and spikiness on the field that reminded many of their own.
- Daniel Brettig and Tom Decent
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