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Australia still undecided on starting XI for second test v S Africa
Australia are weighing a seam-heavy XI as Cameron Green misses out again and Josh Inglis races to prove his fitness.
- Australia is assessing selection options for the second Test in Gqeberha on Sunday, with All-rounder Cameron Green ruled out again due to an abdominal strain. "We always look at all options," captain Pat Cummins told reporters on Saturday.
- The team is considering an all-seam bowling attack to combat expected adverse weather on the first two days, which could exclude experienced spinner Nathan Lyon from the XI.
- Matt Renshaw, who scored 190 and 82 in the first Test in Durban, is expected to remain a middle-order batter. Captain Cummins praised his adaptability, saying Renshaw accepted the role with "yep, no worries, whatever the team needs."
- Wicketkeeper-Batter Josh Inglis is racing to recover from a finger injury ahead of the match. Poor weather forecasts for the first two days create uncertainty, with potential for conditions to favor seamers or shorten the game.
- Australia leads the three-match series following a 214-run opening win in Durban. South Africa holds a 4-3 head-to-head record in Gqeberha, where Australia's last victory occurred in 1997.
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