Second Test, Gqeberha (day three of five) South Africa 425-9 dec: Bavuma 179, Jansen 85; Boland 5-81 Australia 3-1: Boland 2*; Rabada 1-0 Australia trail by 422 runs Scorecard Captain Temba Bavuma dragged South Africa back into their Test series against Australia with a masterful 179 on day three in Gqeberha. Bavuma, who emerged in
Sussex bowling coach James Kirtley is to leave his job at the end of October after seven years in the role. Incoming head coach Matt Walker will lead the search for a replacement as part of what the club called a “restructure of the coaching staff”. Kirtley, 51, spent 16 years as a player at
New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, has suggested the national team should be led by someone from England. Fleming, who will take charge of his first series in South Africa in December, is the latest overseas coach to lead the England men’s team. Since 1999, only two Englishmen – Peter Moores (twice) and
Second Test, Gqeberha (day two of five) South Africa 97-5: Bavuma 41*; Boland 4-31 Australia: Yet to bat Scorecard For much of Monday it appeared rain would deny any meaningful play taking place on day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia. In the end, the hosts may have wished that remained
Durham have agreed a two-year professional contract with promising young bowling all-rounder James Minto. The 18-year-old left-armer has signed until the end of the 2028 season, progressing upwards from a rookie contract. Minto played his maiden first-class game against Surrey two years ago when still only 16 and he has now played seven matches at
