Simon Smale

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How Sandpapergate rocked Australian cricket during spiteful 2018 South Africa tour

By: Simon-Smale

As Australia heads back to South Africa for the first time in eight years, there is no doubt ghosts will stir. The 2018 series was a catastrophe for Australian cricket.

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Australia tour of South Africa: How to watch, when are the Test matches, who is playing

By: Simon-Smale

Australia is back in South Africa for one of the most eagerly anticipated Test series in recent history.

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South Africa-Australia Test series live updates: Day one of first Test in Durban

By: Jon Healy, Simon-Smale

Australia is set to play its first Test on South African shores since the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal threw the sport into chaos.

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Live updates: South Africa vs Australia, second Test, first day from St George's in Gqeberha

By: Simon Smale, Dean-Bilton

Australia looks to build on its spectacular first Test victory over South Africa when the series moves to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

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Leigh Hoffman wins second silver at UCI Track World Championships, Harrie Lavreysen wins 23rd world title

By: Simon-Smale

Australian cyclist Leigh Hoffman has claimed silver in the individual sprint at the UCI World Championships in Shanghai.

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Live updates: South Africa vs Australia, second Test, day two from St George's Park in Gqeberha

By: Simon-Smale

After a false start on day one, Australia and South Africa hope for far more action on day two of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

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Australian bowlers look to press home advantage on day three

By: Dean Bilton, Henry Hanson, Simon Smale

With weather woes behind them, Australia will look to press home their advantage against South Africa on day three of the second Test in Gqeberha. Follow live.

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Australia desperate for runs on fourth day of second Test

By: Dean Bilton, Simon Smale

Australia faces a mountain to climb on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha, already a wicket down and a long way behind South Africa's belligerent first innings total of 425. Follow live.

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Australia battling to avoid defeat in second Test

By: Dean Bilton, Simon Smale

South Africa are odds on to level the series with victory in the second Test, with Australia needing a monumental batting effort to salvage a draw in Gqeberha. Follow live.

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Smith under injury cloud as series-deciding Cape Town Test begins

By: Chris De Silva, Simon Smale

The Test series is on the line as Australia and South Africa meet in the shadow of Table Mountain in Cape Town for the deciding match. Follow live.