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Rabada Left Out as South Africa Announce XI for First Test Against Australia
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:45
Rabada Left Out as South Africa Announce XI for First Test Against Australia
- •South Africa announced their playing XI for the first Test of the series against Australia in Durban.
- •Kagiso Rabada misses out as he continues his recovery and builds up fitness following an injury.
- •Anrich Nortje makes his return to Test cricket for the first time since 2023.
- •The team will be led by Temba Bavuma, featuring a well-balanced mix of experienced players and emerging talent.
Key Questions Answered
Kagiso Rabada has been left out of the playing XI as he continues his recovery and builds up his fitness following an injury. He has not played at any level since featuring for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League in May.
Temba Bavuma will lead the South African side as captain for the first Test against Australia in Durban.
Anrich Nortje makes his return to the Test team for the first time since his last appearance against the West Indies in 2023.
