Sean Fuller - ARTICLES

Herschelle Gibbs put in a dominant performance as South Africa easily accounted for the Chairman’s XI in a light-hearted tour match.

South Africa’s tour of Australia has began poorly, with the touring side slumping to an innings loss against Western Australia.

Australia reached the moderate victory target with minimal difficulty on the final day in Adelaide, completing a series sweep.

A stunning assault on Australia’s bowlers by Brian Lara in the later stages of day 1 has left the third test evenly poised.

Australia have coasted to a 9 wicket win and an unassailable lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy, losing just one wicket in the run chase.

Despite a strong comeback in the field by the West Indies on the third day, Australia look likely winners of the second test.

Likely debutant Brad Hodge may begin his test career later in the week batting at number four, according to Ricky Ponting.

Despite resistance from captain Chanderpaul, the West Indies failed to find any form in their drawn match against Victoria

Fringe Australian batsman Brad Hodge has sent a message to the Australian selectors with a dominant century against the West Indies.

Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Shane Warne have taken the first test beyond the reach of the West Indies, with an awesome third day.