The Latest Breaking News from Proteas

MELBOURNE: Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will require surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, though surgeons are hopeful the 23-year-old should recover in time to be considered for selection for the Border-Gavaskar series in India beginning on February 9.

The Proteas were skittled for 204 after David Warner’s double-century put the hosts in command.

Having scored his first Test century in almost three years, David Warner says the innings holds great significance after he faced scrutiny about his form in the lead-up to the Boxing Day clash at the MCG.

Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.

CAPE TOWN: South African white-ball specialist and former T20I skipper Farhaan Behardien announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

A glorious double century from David Warner has powered Australia to 3-386 at stumps on day two of the Boxing Day Test, a 197-run lead over South Africa.

A worrying finger injury to Mitchell Starc is eased by a stunning spell from Cameron Green to end South Africa's innings cheaply on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Young allrounder Cameron Green's first five-wicket haul has helped Australia roll South Africa for just 189 late on day one of the Boxing Day Test.

The Ashes may be the greatest, but in terms of consistent quality and drama, it's hard to go past South Africa as the best rivalry in Australian men's cricket of late, writes Jon Healy.

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje and his fellow quicks are encouraged by what they saw in the second innings of the Gabba Test loss to Australia.

South Africa quick Marco Jansen has enjoyed a superb year in Test cricket and says he is now 209cm tall after growing three centimetres since last measured.