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Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson added to Australia's squad for 1st Test against South Africa. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:00
Harper, Maddinson Join Australia Test Squad for South Africa Series Amidst Injury Concerns
  • •Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper and batter Nic Maddinson have been added to Australia's Test squad for the three-match series against South Africa.
  • •The additions come as cover for injured Josh Inglis, who suffered an injury during the first ODI, and all-rounder Cameron Green, who sustained an abdominal strain.
  • •Josh Inglis is confirmed to miss the first Test in Durban, with his availability for the second match also uncertain.
  • •Sam Harper, 29, joins the squad after an impressive 128-run performance for Australia A against India A.
  • •Nic Maddinson, who last played a Test for Australia in 2016, brings extensive first-class cricket experience to the squad.
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Key Questions Answered

They were added to the squad as cover for injured wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and all-rounder Cameron Green ahead of the three-match series opener in Durban.

Josh Inglis suffered an injury while wicketkeeping during the first ODI against South Africa in Durban on September 24.

Nic Maddinson last played a Test match for Australia in December 2016 against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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