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Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas to look back at Day 2 of the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town, with Australia closing on 330-4, leading by just 1 run. They discuss another failure for Marnus Labuschagne as his place in the Australia Test side hangs in the balance, try to explain why South Africa were so flat with the ball, and ask if Australia's batters showed South Africa exactly how to bat on that wicket. They also debate why Marco Jansen was underused as Australia take control of his third and final Test.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @AJarrodKimberHosts: Sam Ellard, Dane Vilas and Jarrod KimberProducer: Scott Taylor

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas as well as South African Cricket Writer Dan Gallan to look back at Day 1 of the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, as South Africa are dismissed for 329 late on the first day. They discuss a day of Test Match Cricket that had everything, debate which side will be happier at the close, and discuss whether South Africa's senior batters threw away all the good work in the first session.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the final Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllardHosts: Sam Ellard, Dane Vilas and Daniel GallanProducer: Scott Taylor

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are joined on the show by the former Surrey Head Coach Gareth Batty, who has revealed why he has left his role with the county to take up the opportunity as an Assistant Coach with Chennai Super Kings and also reflects on his 4 seasons in charge at The Oval. They also reflect on England's recent ODI woes after three straight defeats in the tri-series in Pakistan, and debate Adil Rashid's future in England's white-ball sides after being left out in the last 2 games. They also preview the series-deciding third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town, and discuss what next for Sir James Anderson after leaving Lancashire following a 25-year stint with the county.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Tuesday morning.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott Taylor

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's one-wicket defeat to Pakistan to register their third successive defeat in this tri-series in Pakistan. They ask the question on everyone's lip - how did England lose an unlosable game? And they also question why two members of the white-ball coaching staff aren't with the team in Pakistan due to other commitments.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Tuesday morning.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611Hosts: Jon Norman and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott Taylor

Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international Ryan ten Doeschate and the South African Cricket Journalist Daniel Gallan to look back at the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, as South Africa level the series at 1-1 with an innings and 30-run victory. They discuss if this South African side gets the credit they deserve, standout performances from both Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen, and a match-winning contribution by Wiann Mulder. They also discuss what selection headaches surrounding Australia, and ponder if they should make changes ahead of next week's third and final Test in Cape Town.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from Tuesday morning.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllardHosts: Sam Ellard, Daniel Gallan and Ryan ten DoeschateProducer: Scott Taylor

Sam Ellard is joined by the former Netherlands international Ryan ten Doeschate and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 4 of the Second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with Australia closing on 156-4 following on, still trailing by a further 170 runs. They praise Marco Jansen as his five-wicket haul helps dismiss Australia for just 99 in their first innings, reflect on how Temba Bavuma manages Kagiso Rabada on his first Test back from injury, and they look at where it all went wrong for Australia with the bat. They also look ahead to next week's third Test in Cape Town, look at some of the selection headaches involving Australia, and discuss yet another start for Marnus Labuschage with the bat.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between South Africa and Australia on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44Hosts: Sam Ellard, Cameron Steel and Ryan ten DoeschateProducer: Scott Taylor

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa international Dane Vilas and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with Australia closing on 3-1, trailing by 422 runs. They reflect on a perfect day for the Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, whose highest Test score helped South Africa recover from 110-6 to declare on 425-9, and also praise the lower order contributions from both Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, who scored 85 and 82 respectively. As well as this, they reflect on why Australia were so passive with the ball, reflect on Kagiso Rabada's immediate impact upon his return to the Test arena and debate how South Africa can still win this Test Match to level the series.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series' against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44Hosts: Sam Ellard, Cameron Steel and Dane VilasProducer: Scott Taylor

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, starting this morning in Rawalpindi. They debate if England's ODI side are heading in the right direction following a positive 2026 so far, praise Jofra Archer for maintaining his fitness and playing in every month of the year so far, and discuss if specialist openers are required in Test Cricket.They are also joined on the show by the former South Africa captain Dean Elgar to look back at this career in the game after retiring at the age of 39 last month.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's tour of South Africa on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve HarmisonProducer: Scott Taylor

Sam Ellard is joined by the former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott and the former Surrey and Durham all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, with South Africa closing on 97-5. They discuss another relentless performance from Australia's seamer attack, why this current partnership holds the key for South Africa's chances in this Test Match, and they look ahead to Day 3.Hear live ball-by-ball commentary of South Africa's Test series' against Australia and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @SamEllard @CameronSteel44 @Kyle_Abbott87Hosts: Sam Ellard, Kyle Abbott and Cameron SteelProducer: Scott Taylor