39 h. ago Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a batting lesson, takes Proteas to within 69 runs of victory

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on Australia’s top six batters. At stumps on day three in London, he had helped guide the Proteas to 2-213, needing just another 69 runs to pull off a remarkable win.

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40 h. ago Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a batting lesson, takes Proteas to within sight of victory

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on an Australian top six now shorn of Steve Smith. At stumps, he had helped guide the Proteas to 2-213, needing just another 69 runs to pull off a remarkable win.

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68 h. ago Australia’s fragile batters leave door open for South Africa

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

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68 h. ago Labuschagne facing the axe as Australia’s fragile batters leave door open for South Africa

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

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3 d. ago World Test Championship final as it happened: South African top order crumble as Australian quicks fire late on day one

Pat Cummins’ men slumped to 4-67, fought their way back through gritty half centuries from Steve Smith (66) and Beau Webster (72), before losing 5-20. Then the bowlers stepped up.

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3 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: South African top order crumbles as Starc and Cummins strike

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.

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3 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Starc strikes in first over as Australia bowled out for 212 after Rabada five

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.

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4 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: South Africa land double blow as Webster digs in with fighting half century

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.

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4 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith out for 66 as South Africa put pressure on Australia’s batsmen

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.

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4 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Labuschagne falls early South Africa dominate Australia’s top order

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.

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4 d. ago Australia vs South Africa: The battle for the world Test championship at Lord’s

Australia and South Africa clash at Lord’s in day one of the world Test championship final. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

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4 d. ago Australia vs South Africa: Australia lost the toss and will bat first against South Africa on day one of the decider at Lord’s.

Australia and South Africa clash at Lord’s in day one of the world Test championship final. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

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4 d. ago 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.

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2 w. ago Black cockatoo battle erupts south of Perth as sand mine looms

A fight is brewing in a rural southern Perth suburb over a proposal to clear hectares of banksia woodland, potentially impacting a species already on the brink.

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3 w. ago The battle for the soul of conservative Australia may have just begun

If the existing split in the Coalition moves beyond a difference about policy, the self-destructive consequences will be devastating.

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