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Australia Shakes Up Test Squad: Harper, Maddinson Called Up for South Africa Series Opener
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News18•01-10-2026, 22:00
Australia Shakes Up Test Squad: Harper, Maddinson Called Up for South Africa Series Opener
- •Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson have been added to Australia's Test squad for the first match against South Africa in Durban, providing cover for the injured Josh Inglis.
- •Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is sidelined with a fractured right index finger, with his availability for the second Test to be assessed.
- •Sam Harper joins the squad after an impressive 128 for Australia A, bringing experience from 68 first-class games.
- •Nic Maddinson's inclusion marks a potential return to Test cricket after a decade, following his recovery from testicular cancer.
- •All-rounder Cameron Green's participation in the first Test is uncertain due to a lower abdominal strain, with his fitness to be assessed.
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Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson were added to Australia's squad to provide cover for Josh Inglis, who was ruled out of the opening Test in Durban due to a fractured right index finger.
The three-match Test series is scheduled from October 9 to October 31, 2026, with matches taking place in Durban, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg.
All-rounder Cameron Green's availability for the first Test is uncertain after he sustained a lower abdominal strain while batting in the final ODI against South Africa, and his fitness will be assessed over the coming week.
