Cricket sledging
'Absolute rubbish' - Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith
Paine's captaincy has been questioned after he launched an ugly verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin and Smith was accused of foul play after appearing to scuff...
Paine acknowledged his actions undermined the goal he set himself when appointed Test captain in 2018 to revamp the team's toxic culture after the 'Sandpaper-gate' ball-tampering scandal.
Coach Justin Langer and Tim Paine have both pledged to change the win-at-all-costs culture that was rampant when Australian players tried to cheat in Cape Town.
South Africa's international cricket season has been a rather lacklustre one so far, says Philasande Sixaba but the is hoping that the upcoming series against India and Australia will ignite the season.
Derek Alberts looks at sledging in the gentleman's game.