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The irresistible case to pick Scott Boland over Josh Hazlewood for MCG Test

The everyman quick’s form stacks up but his selection for a home Test in Melbourne against South Africa is also about the vibe he brings

The Guardian - AU

Gabba pitch rated below average by ICC after Brisbane Test ended in two days

NEW DELHI: Brisbane's Gabba pitch has been rated "below average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday after the first Test between Australia and South Africa ended in two days.

The Times of India

Gabba Test pitch rated as 'below average'

The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.

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Enormous 'freak wave' kills three people including teen as 17 injured in South Africa

The Emergency Medical Services "responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries," EMS spokesman Njabulo Dlungele said

Daily Mirror

Proteas eye de Bruyn for Boxing Day Test

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says Theunis de Bruyn is in contention for a recall ahead of the second Test as the visitors seek a batting boost.

AAP

South African flying school executive investigated by police in Australia

Australian police have searched a property of, but not charged, a former British military pilot who is an executive of a South African flight school under scrutiny by British authorities for training Chinese military pilots.

Reuters

England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed becomes youngest debutant to take five-wicket haul

Eighteen-year-old England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed is just a few months younger than Pat Cummins was when he took 6-79 on debut against South Africa in 2011.

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of ruling ANC party

The party conference has been marked by divisions and scandals surrounding Ramaphosa and his rival Zweli Mkhize.

Al Jazeera

The remarkable rise of the DTM's first family

Brothers Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde have taken the GT scene by storm in recent years, adding victories in the Nurburgring 24 Hours plus titles in the ADAC GT Masters and DTM to their trophy cabinet. But the South African pair's road to the top was not straightforward, and…

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The remarkable rise of the DTM’s first family

Autosport

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

The Guardian - AU

Three dead after scores of beachgoers hit by ‘freak wave’ in South Africa

Many of those injured were swept against a pier

The Independent UK

South Africa's scandal-hit Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the ruling African National Congress paving the way for him to contest the presidency again in 2024.

Radio France Internationale

Leo Cullen would love Leinster to step into Páirc Ui Chaoimh against Munster after seeing Elton John there

The Blues boss will have noted how Munster's season finally clicked into gear when they beat South Africa 'A' in the Reds' first ever fixture at the redeveloped Cork venue. The provinces face off at Thomond Park for their annual festive clash on St Stephen's Day

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South Africa's Ramaphosa: wounded president re-elected to party helm

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate".

Reuters

Ramaphosa survives 'Farmgate' scandal to stay at helm of South Africa's ruling ANC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, overcoming the "Farmgate" scandal and paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.

The Times of India

Shane Warne to be honoured during Boxing Day Test

MELBOURNE: Australia and South Africa players will wear wide-brim floppy hats during the national anthems at the Boxing Day Test to honour spin legend Shane Warne.

AAP

Rabada explains Proteas batting flops

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has called for patience with his team's batters after the Proteas' cheap dismissals in the two-day first Test in Brisbane.

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Tasmanian cricket fan so distracted by quick wickets he almost steps on tiger snake

A cricket fan says he was so engrossed in Australia losing a few quick wickets against South Africa that he almost missed the tiger snake which had come into his kitchen.

AAP

Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny

Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.

AAP

Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test

Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

Australia left with fast-bowling dilemma

Australian selectors could be faced with choosing between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test as the NSW quick looks to prove his fitness.

Wales Online

The Wales scrum-half Six Nations options assessed as Rhys Webb lobs in a grenade to give Warren Gatland a nudge

The key scrum-half position used to be so settled for Wales

The Independent UK

Massive wave hits Durban beach in South Africa; 3 dead

South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave

Reuters

South Africa's ANC gathers to vote on new leader

Delegates of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) gathered on Sunday to choose a new party leader, pitting President Cyril Ramaphosa against former health minister Zweli Mkhize.

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