Australia Set for First Test in South Africa Since Sandpapergate
Australia play their first Test in South Africa since the Sandpapergate scandal, starting Friday in Durban.
The 2018 ball-tampering saga still shadows the rivalry. This series is Australia's first Test tour there since.
Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test. Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play.
Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper were drafted in as reinforcements. Injury concerns forced the changes.
South Africa will be tough at home. Their pace attack thrives on bouncy Durban surfaces.
The series matters for the World Test Championship. Both sides need points early in the cycle.
Australia's squad blends experience and youth. The selectors backed form players from domestic cricket.
The Durban Test begins on Friday. A charged atmosphere is expected after eight years of history.
South Africa's home record is formidable. Australia last won a Test series there in 2014. Durban's Kingsmead pitch traditionally aids seamers. The toss could prove crucial on day one.
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