Simon Harmer

South Africa and Australia are facing off in a cricket ODI series, with matches including the first ODI in Durban drawing wide attention. David Miller and Temba Bavuma hit centuries as the Proteas won the series against Australia. South Africa's batting standout has vowed to carry the form into the World Cup, while spinner Simon Harmer said T20 ties have softened the on-field rivalry between the two teams.

Australia and South Africa are facing off in a cricket Test match in Durban, with Australia under pressure after losing Marnus Labuschagne on the stroke of lunch. Offspinner Simon Harmer has also been quoted saying T20 cricket has softened the on-field rivalry between the two sides, drawing extra attention to the contest.

South Africa spinner Simon Harmer says the rise of T20 cricket has taken the edge off the long-standing Australia-South Africa rivalry, with players from both nations now regularly sharing dressing rooms in franchise leagues around the world. His comments come ahead of renewed encounters between the two sides and reflect a wider debate about how franchise cricket is reshaping old Test rivalries.