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Proteas batting woes continue in final Test as Australia eye series clean-sweep

The Proteas' batting woes continued in the third Test against Australia in Sydney as the tourists went to stumps on day four on 149-6.

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Proteas will be positive trying to save final Test after third day is washed out in Sydney

Batting coach Justin Sammons says the Proteas will take a positive approach into their batting innings after persistent rain meant no play was possible on day three of the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney.

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Australia pile on the misery as Proteas toil

Usman Khawaja battered the South African bowling attack to help guide Australia to a mammoth 475/4 at the close of play on day two in Sydney.

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Australia in control against Proteas on rain-affected day one

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja guided Australia to a dominant position on day one of the third test against South Africa.

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ICC rates Gabba pitch for first Test between Australia and Proteas as 'below average'

The pitch in Brisbane for the first Test between Australia and the Proteas has been rated as "below average" by the International Cricket Cricket Council (ICC).

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Kagiso Rabada admits frustration with Proteas' batting woes but calls for patience

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada admits he is frustrated with the national team's batting woes in Test cricket but has called for patience with an inexperienced team.