As Nathan Lyon had the ball turning square on the third day of a gripping Cape Town Test, his opposite number watched on with interest. Big puffs of dust was a regular sight as South Africa batted with caution against the consistent Lyon, until Temba Bavuma was undone by the flight as he looked to hit a boundary through midwicket.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Nathan Lyon spun out Temba Bavuma five minutes before stumps to underline a big day for Australia against South Africa in their series-deciding third Test on Thursday.
The rivalry between South Africa and Australia has produced several memorable moments over the years, both on and off the cricket field. However, some incidents from the past continue to follow teams long after the action has ended.
A South African fan used a piece of sandpaper to mock Australian spinner Nathan Lyon during the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, Cape Town, on October 27, reigniting the infamous ball tampering saga that rocked Australian cricket in 2018.
The second Test match between South Africa and Australia saw a delayed start to proceedings in Gqeberha. Rain ensured that the first few hours of the game were lost, and play finally started an hour before the scheduled lunch break. Australia secured a 214-run win over the hosts in the first Test in Durban.
What was anticipated to be a blockbuster start to a highly anticipated Test series between South Africa and Australia turned into a fairly one-sided contest.
Steve Smith set a new Test cricket record for non-wicketkeeper fielders on October 11, 2026, claiming his 221st catch during day three of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, Durban.
Steve Smith takes a stunning one-handed catch at slip to dismiss Kyle Verreynne Verreynne departs for 13 after attempting a reverse sweep against Nathan
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 runs to propel Australia to 390 all out in its first innings of the first Test against South Africa on Saturday.
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Matt Renshaw dug deep to score a second test hundred and help Australia reach 295-8 on Day 2 of the first cricket test against South Africa on Saturday.
The 500-wicket mark in Test cricket remains one of the sport's most exclusive achievements. Only one active bowler has crossed this threshold, making the pursuit of this milestone a significant measure of a cricketer's longevity and skill in the longest format.
Nathan Lyon has been retained in Australia's squad for the second Test against Bangladesh at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, with Matthew Renshaw the sole change from the team defeated by nine wickets in Darwin.
Bangladesh's heavy collapse in the second Test against Australia has demonstrated why assessing a team solely on its recent performance can be misleading.
Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh, with Matt Renshaw returning to the side after more than three years. The left-hander will open alongside Travis Head at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, replacing Jake Weatherald after he struggled in the series opener.
Australia have named their XI for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, keeping Nathan Lyon in the side despite a genuine debate among selectors about fielding an all-seam attack for the venue's Test debut.
The 25-year-old Tanzid Hasan is only playing his second Test match of the career, where he is playing against Australia in Darwin. And on Friday, Hasan completed his century, becoming the first player from Bangladesh to have a Test century in Australia.
Nathan Lyon looked visibly frustrated after Australia's batting order fell like a house of cards on day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
Australia’s return to home Test cricket began on a disappointing note in Darwin as Bangladesh produced a disciplined bowling display on the opening day.
It's just days to go before Australia's first Test against Bangladesh, but a training session in Darwin could have given a huge indication of the team playing XI.
Corey Rocchiccioli bowled a dominant spell as he moved closer to a call-up to the Australia Test team, taking 6 wickets for the Cricket Australia XI against Bangladesh on the opening day of a 3-day game in Darwin.
Australian veteran Nathan Lyon has stated that he is not thinking of retiring during his ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury. The seasoned off-spinner expressed optimism he will be fit in time for the first test against Bangladesh in Darwin early next month and suggested he has an integral part to play for Australia.
Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is confident of making his return to international cricket in the opening Test against Bangladesh after making significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
The Aussies are battling an injury setback before their two Test match series with Bangladesh. Long serving off spinner Nathan Lyon has not been declared fit yet for the series that begins with the first Test in Darwin on August 13.
Australia’s Ashes plans have been disrupted with Nathan Lyon set to be out of action after surgery on a hamstring injury. The experienced off-spinner remains confident of making another comeback.
Australia’s Ashes campaign has been hit by a significant blow with veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon sidelined following hamstring surgery, but the 38-year-old remains determined to fight his way back.
Australia moved to the brink of Ashes victory in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, with just four more wickets required by the hosts. They reduced England to 207 – 6 in pursuit of their world record target of 435, with 228 more runs required for victory, after earlier being bowled out for 349.
Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon admitted he was feeling “absolutely filthy” after learning he would not be part of his national side for the second Test of the The Ashes series.
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