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David Warner scores double century in searing heat in Boxing Day Test against South Africa

After the better part of three years without a Test century, David Warner clatters 200 runs on day two of his 100th Test, leaving South Africa scrambling at the MCG.

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Warner's double ton sets Aussies up at MCG

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.

AAP

The biggest moments from South Africa vs Australia Test series in the past decade

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.

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Dear Abby: Should I tell relative about her boyfriend’s handsy behavior?

The young man was observed ‘goosing’ half a dozen women on the dance floor.

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Gabba pitch 'most difficult in Aus': Smith

Steve Smith is hoping for more batter-friendly conditions at the MCG after Australia's Test against South Africa at the Gabba lasted just two days.

AAP

Gabba pitch given below average rating by ICC after two-day first Test between Australia and South Africa

The Gabba has been handed a below average pitch rating by the International Cricket Council after being heavily criticised by players after the first Test between Australia and South Africa ended inside two days.

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Two-day finish shows key factor in Test cricket is the contest not the duration

If there’s imbalance in a pitch, it’s better for it to be in favour of moving a match towards a result, rather than stifling one

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Australia beat South Africa by six wickets – as it happened

Nineteen wickets tumbled on day two of the first Test as Australia wrapped up victory over South Africa at the Gabba

The Guardian - AU

England captain Ben Stokes laughs off Australia's 'Bazball' jibe ahead of 2023 Ashes

Australia have repeatedly taken shots at 'Bazball' ahead of the Ashes, even terming their own approach to Test cricket 'Ronball', and England captain Ben Stokes has now responded

Daily Mirror

Travis Head puts Australia in charge against South Africa after Warner’s duck

Australia ended day one of the first Test on top after moving to within seven runs of South Africa’s total thanks to Travis Head’s unbeaten 78

The Guardian - AU

Travis Head dominates final session on day one of first Test against South Africa at Gabba

Travis Head leads a counterattack in the first Test against South Africa, leaving Australia just seven runs short of the tourists' first-innings score of 152 after one session of batting late on the opening day at the Gabba.

ABC News

Five-bed Bristol Airbnb 'party house' outrages neighbours in planning row

"All the downstairs windows had been covered in what looked like melted chocolate and we can only assume this was one of the neighbours.”

Bristol Post

Bowling shootout looms as same but different Australia and South Africa renew Test rivalry

Their personnel is much the same but both teams have changed in character since the last time they met in the Test arena four years ago

The Guardian - AU

Narrative spins in David Warner’s favour but that is to forget the reasons behind leadership ban

The opener did what he did. He came back from it. And on the scale of hard done by, there’s barely a flicker

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England’s style is a sea change in Test cricket so will others follow the tide?

‘Bazball’ has delivered three straight Test series wins, but the real question now is whether other teams will copy or counter it

Daily Mirror

Steve Smith reveals rats have eaten his iconic baggy green cap and left it "falling apart"

Cricket fans were quick to notice the tattered state of Steve Smith's baggy green cap during the recent Test series between Australia and the West Indies and Smith has now revealed the reason why

Daily Mirror

England captain Ben Stokes delivers verdict on Steve Smith's pre-Ashes plan

England captain Ben Stokes has responded to reports claiming Steve Smith is hoping to play County Championship cricket next year as part of his preparation for the Ashes

Daily Mirror

David Warner told he's "exposed" Cricket Australia by saying "get stuffed" over ban

Ian Chappell has backed David Warner's decision to withdraw his appeal to get his lifetime leadership ban overturned, claiming he has "exposed" Cricket Australia for "for back-side protecting"

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Daily Mirror

Steve Smith blasts David Warner's lifetime Australia captaincy ban - "fundamentally wrong"

Steve Smith has commented on his teammate and opening batsman David Warner being banned from captaining the Australia Cricket Team following the ball tampering scandal

AAP

Steve Smith deal done to return to BBL

Steve Smith has finalised an agreement with Cricket Australia to return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.

AAP

Proteas devise ploy to keep Smith in check

South Africa have found ways to contain Steve Smith in the past, and they want to make the batting superstar play early at the ball when he comes to the crease.

AAP

Warner's ban 'fundamentally wrong': Smith

Stand-in Test captain Steve Smith says it doesn't sit well with him that David Warner's lifetime leadership ban for ball-tampering remains.

AAP

Kellaway channels Smith, Labuschagne

A batting ethos learned from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne inspired Campbell Kellaway to a century for the Cricket Australia XI against South Africa.

Daily Mirror

Australia appear to mock England's 'Bazball' success with subtle jibe ahead of 2023 Ashes

Ahead of next year's Ashes series, the likes of Steve Smith and David Warner have poked fun at 'Bazball' and Australia took an apparent jab at England's new style of play during their ongoing Test match against the West Indies

Daily Mirror

David Warner's manager drops bombshell Australia ball-tampering claim - "Injustice"

David Warner served a one-year domestic and international ban from cricket for his part in the ball-tampering scandal during Australia's 2018 Test against South Africa

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