Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa.

Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period.

A monumental rearguard innings spanning more than eight hours by Sediqullah Atal has earned Afghanistan a draw against Bangladesh and Atal a maiden Test ton.

Kagiso Rabada is set to return from a hamstring tear to lead South Africa's bowling attack in the second Test, but the Proteas know they have other issues.

Harry Brook will lead a white-ball tour of Australia that features the return of Jacob Bethell plus newcomers Thomas Rew, 18, and Eddie Jack, 21.

Pat Cummins has hinted that Matt Renshaw may be on the move back up the order, as the victorious tourists stressed their desire for a flexible batting line-up.

Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.

A Perth Glory star is set to captain the side for the upcoming A-League Men’s season, while a familiar face will skipper the women’s squad.

Australia’s fast bowling cartel isn’t set to take a rest anytime soon after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins declared they were in good shape after their first Test victory in Durban.