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“…Sat, 12 Dec, 8:10 pm, Game not started, MER versus PER live South Africa vs Australia first Test live: Aussies on top heading into day five in Durban Australia needs six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the Kingsmead contest comes down to…”

“Either way, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins ended up batting on for somewhat longer than most expected, keeping the third innings going until the lead was 420 and South Africa’s chase would not begin until after the tea break.”

“DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Australia built a solid lead in its second innings on day four of the first cricket test against South Africa, reaching 174-4 (36 overs) at lunch.”

“These queries will be made still more urgent should South Africa make the most of their day one inroads and consign Australia to a third defeat in the space of five Test matches.”

“By recalling NSW veteran Nic Maddinson into Australia’s Test squad to face South Africa, selectors have made that gamble.”

“The pitchforks were out for Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey when Nic Maddinson trudged off for an ugly 33-ball duck on day one of the first Test against South Africa in Durban.”

“Fleming has brought in Richard Dawson, who leaves his position as Glamorgan head coach, alongside former England wicketkeeper James Foster and South African Eric Simons.”

““When you’ve got the Australian cricket team competing against South Africa in South Africa, No.1 and No.2 going at it, I was expecting a bigger crowd, but no, they’ve been pretty quiet to be honest.””

“By stumps, the Australian lead was 139, Nic Maddinson had avoided a pair, and the major opposition now appeared to be Durban’s fading light, as much as any rearguard from a South African side that seemed intent on playing more hastily than Matt Renshaw had…”

“That is the stark reality playing out in the background of Australia’s first Test in South Africa in eight-and-a-half years.”

“Usman Khawaja spoke to Test captain Pat Cummins and Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg about the contents of his forthcoming memoir before the team departed for South Africa, where the host broadcaster has re-aired controversial ‘sandpaper’ footage on the…”

“…lacks’ unbeaten run at Eden Park - which dates to France’s 23-20 win in 1994 - sits among the most incredible unbeaten streaks at home in the history of world sport (there were two draws in the 53-match run, against South Africa in 1994 and the Lions in…”

“Remember when, indeed … Australia’s Test team is back in South Africa this week, where that imbroglio kicked off eight years and seven months ago.”

“Durban: For all the changes to the Australian team and international cricket since the fateful 2018 South Africa tour, one theme runs consistently from that episode to the one about to begin at Kingsmead.”

“- Published When Harmanpreet Kaur scored that unforgettable World Cup century against Australia in the 2017 semi-final, she not only changed the course of a match but the trajectory of women's cricket in India.”

“South African cricket’s broadcast partner is using footage from the infamous ball-tampering scandal to promote coverage for the upcoming Test series, in an indication of the hot reception Australia will receive over the next month.”

“Kaur’s India beat then-defending champions Australia in a sensational come-from-behind World Cup semifinal before overcoming a resolute South Africa in the final to be crowned world champions for the first time – in front of adoring home fans.”

“As the Aussies prepare for their first Test series in South Africa since the ball-tampering controversy in Cape Town, the director of the TV coverage that day admits serendipity took down Steve Smith and co.”

“Sandpapergate The most recent of the scandals in our list is Sandpapergate, when Australia's cricketers were found to have used sandpaper to alter the condition of the ball during their Test match against South Africa in Cape Town.”