Matthew Wade was axed Wednesday for Australia's Test series in South Africa after failing to fire against India, while under-pressure Tim Paine retained the captaincy.

Australia axe Wade, keep Paine as captain for South Africa Test tour

Cricket fans on Monday took to social media Twitter to heavily criticise the antics of Australian cricketers Steve Smith, Tim Paine and Matthew Wade as India held on to a memorable draw in the third Test in Sydney to keep the series alive at 1-1.

'Disgrace': Fans slam Steve Smith, Tim Paine, Matthew Wade for wayward antics in Sydney Test

Australia on Tuesday defeated India by 12 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in what was the third and final T20I match of the series. This was India’s first defeat in 12 T20Is for India with the last loss coming against the West Indies in Trivandrum in December 2019.

3rd T20I: Australia take consolation win as India clinch series 2-1

The third T20I between India and Australia witnessed a chaotic and bizarre moment as the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were denied the chance to take the Decision Review System (DRS) which would have dismissed Australian opener Matthew Wade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli left fuming as umpires deny India a DRS opportunity due to 'early' replay

Australia batsman Matthew Wade expects India’s pacemen to make use of the short ball when they tour Down Under but says none will be as effective as New Zealand’s Neil Wagner with the bouncer.

Cricket: India won't be able to replicate Wagner's bounce, says Australia's Wade

Marnus Labuschagne hit a double century as Australia amassed a huge 454 first innings against a weary New Zealand in the third Sydney Test on Saturday. Labuschagne reached his highest Test score of 215 as the Australians were dismissed just before tea on the second day.

Aus vs NZ: Marnus Labuschagne hits double ton in Australia's 454

Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and decided to bat in the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday. Ashes-holders Australia has not won a match of any kind at Edgbaston since 2001, while England has won their past 11 internationals at the Birmingham ground.

Australia win toss and bat against England in first Ashes Test

Australia have called in wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh as cover for their injured duo of Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis ahead of Thursday's Cricket World Cup semi-final against hosts England.

World Cup: Australia get Matthew Wade and Mitchell Marsh as cover for Khawaja and Stoinis

Chief selector Trevor Hohns said Australian star Maxwell was omitted over consistency concerns

Aus vs Eng: Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade snubbed for upcoming ODI series

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