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Australia faces illness doubts ahead of Durban Test against South Africa
Original: Illness uncertainty as Australia weighs up Test XI South Africa is going in with spin for the first Test in Durban, but
Australia is yet to settle on its playing XI for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, with illness among squad members and questions over the pitch complicating selection. South Africa, by contrast, has already committed to including spin for the series opener, sharpening focus on how Australia will respond tactically and fitness-wise.
Why now: The first Test in Durban is imminent, and uncertainty over Australia's line-up due to illness is a live selection story for cricket fans.
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- Illness uncertainty as Australia weighs up Test XI South Africa is going in with spin for the first Test in Durban, but the Australian line-up is still unclear with illness and pitch questions still to be answered. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/ill… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1
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