Sam harper: Cricket News & Match Updates

Chief Selector George Bailey:  Australia will have a new opener for the Test series decider against South Africa after Nic Maddinson and backup wicketkeeper Sam Harper were released from the squad. Meanwhile, veteran batter Steve Smith will undergo a fitness test on his troublesome neck.

Maddinson, whose recall for the tour came as a surprise, managed scores of 0, 48, 0 and 8 in his four innings in the series. He is flying back home early to turn out for New South Wales (CSW) in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart, which begins on Friday. His exit means Matthew Renshaw is set to partner Travis Head at the top.   Read More...