Gqeberha Day 1: How the Boland v Lyon selection call played out

Only 12.2 overs were possible on day one in Gqeberha - boo! The rain was unrelenting and South Africa ended the day on 2-20. But there was drama before the toss with Scott Boland getting the nod ahead of Nathan Lyon. Louis Cameron returns and joins Josh Schonafinger from a soggy St George's Park t…

Durban Day 5: Hazlewood's best seals first Test

Australia win the first Test against South Africa by 214 runs after Josh Hazlewood's career-best figures. 'Grind' was the key word for the visitors who were made to toil before the final few wickets all fell in a heap.  Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and saw it all unfold at…

Durban Day 4: Smith sits out as Aussies tighten grip

Australia are well in control of the first Test against South Africa in Durban but do have some concerns over Steve Smith. The gun batter was hit in the helmet during his innings and didn't field as a precaution during SA's final innings.  Matt Renshaw continued his golden hour with more runs and …

Durban Day 3: 'Freak' Smith at it again

Steve Smith left everyone stunned with more extraordinary catches on day three in Durban as Australia took a first-innings lead.  His catching was the highlight of a good bowling performance from the tourists before Nic Maddinson got off his pair in blazing fashion.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 3 …

Durban Day 2: Renshaw’s huge 190 swings Test Australia’s way

Matthew Renshaw capitalised on a strong day one to power to the highest score of his Test career, a drought-breaking 190. Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and discuss one of Australian cricket’s favourite innings in recent memory. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban day two wrap 01:00 Re…

Durban Day 1: Bowling surprise tilts favour Proteas' way

Bad light ended day one in Durban early, but not before an enthralling two-and-a-half sessions.  Josh Schonafinger is joined by Bharat Sundaresan (with Louis Cameron away) to recap the day, which saw Nic Maddinson and Anrich Nortje's dramatic Test returns, Matt Renshaw's new role and Wiaan Mulder'…

Matt Renshaw's huge sliding doors moment + that very shiny lid

Matt Renshaw is only one innings into his fourth stint in the Australian Test team but with a weight of white-ball runs behind him he's ready to take his chance.  The recalled Aussie opener joins Josh Schonafinger in Durban to talk all things South Africa, ODI World Cup hopes, the sliding doors mo…

A Test bolter emerges, Aussies injured and it's Kit Week!

Join Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson as they look back on the week in cricket which includes plenty of injuries for the Aussies in South Africa and the return of the WNCL.   Scott Boland talks through his cricket firsts, plus Sam Harper puts his hand up after a stunning century in India.  C…

Ellis compared to World Cup champion, Japan’s biggest cricket moment

September is still a week away from finishing and we have so much cricket to talk about! Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are in the studio to discuss Australia’s travels in Southern Africa, Japan’s close shave, Australia A in India, the One-Day Cup and more! We cross to Louis Cameron in Dur…

Cal Vidler's back off the long run, mega state-by-state preview

The domestic season is here! To preview the opening matches of the One-Day Cup this weekend, we speak to Queensland young gun Callum Vidler. Vidler suffered a serious back stress fracture last season but is back bowling at full tilt and ready to rough up some batters in the new campaign. Sheffield…