Australia has received a massive boost with all-rounder Cameron Green recovering from his injury and making himself available for selection for the series decider at Newlands in Cape Town. Green missed out on selection for the first two Tests after failing to recover in time from an abdominal injury he suffered during the final ODI against South Africa on September 30. Fit and ready for the third and final Test, with the series tied at 1-1, Green is unlikely to bowl, although he bowled a bit during Saturday's net sessions. &nbsp;"I'm all good to go," he said. "Pretty surprised with how quickly it's actually healed or how functional I feel only a few weeks after." &nbsp;Green will definitely walk into the playing XI for the third Test, with at least one change confirmed for Australia to their side that suffered an innings defeat in the second game in Gqeberha.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-test-squad-sri-lanka-salman-agha-recalled-masood-dropped-1792905129191">Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped</a>&nbsp;Green’s return will likely prompt a change in the batting order, with opener Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne and all-rounder Beau Webster all under pressure to retain their places. Though Labuschagne is expected to play the third Test despite moderate returns on this tour, Maddinson is most likely to make way for Green. That move would potentially see in-form batter Matt Renshaw returning to the top of the order, with Green and Webster batting in the lower middle order. However, should Australia decide against changing Renshaw’s batting position (5), at which he scored his career-best 190 in the Durban Test, Green would likely be shuffled across. &nbsp;Batting at five against Bangladesh at home in August, Green tasted immense success, including scoring 104 and 67 in back-to-back innings across two Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think I've had a lot of experience up and down the order," Green said. "I think I'm well suited at four and five, but obviously we've had some pretty incredible cricketers bat in those positions. So, I'm very happy to move up and down the order depending on what the team wants." &nbsp;"Certainly [the Tests] up in Mackay and Darwin were huge positives in kind of how I wanted to play the game. There are probably learnings I took from the last Shield game I played, [in] kind of how I wanted to play, and it felt pretty natural to me,” he added. &nbsp;The third Test will get underway on Tuesday (Oct 27).&nbsp;

Cameron Green is fit and ready for Australia’s series-deciding Test against South Africa at Cape Town, with a batting order reshuffle expected.

Australia has received a massive boost with all-rounder Cameron Green recovering from his injury and making himself available for selection for the series decider at Newlands in Cape Town. Green missed out on selection for the first two Tests after failing to recover in time from an abdominal injury he suffered during the final ODI against South Africa on September 30. Fit and ready for the third and final Test, with the series tied at 1-1, Green is unlikely to bowl, although he bowled a bit during Saturday's net sessions. "I'm all good to go," he said. "Pretty surprised with how quickly it's actually healed or how functional I feel only a few weeks after." Green will definitely walk into the playing XI for the third Test, with at least one change confirmed for Australia to their side that suffered an innings defeat in the second game in Gqeberha. Also read| Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped Green’s return will likely prompt a change in the batting order, with opener Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne and all-rounder Beau Webster all under pressure to retain their places. Though Labuschagne is expected to play the third Test despite moderate returns on this tour, Maddinson is most likely to make way for Green. That move would potentially see in-form batter Matt Renshaw returning to the top of the order, with Green and Webster batting in the lower middle order. However, should Australia decide against changing Renshaw’s batting position (5), at which he scored his career-best 190 in the Durban Test, Green would likely be shuffled across. Batting at five against Bangladesh at home in August, Green tasted immense success, including scoring 104 and 67 in back-to-back innings across two Tests. "I think I've had a lot of experience up and down the order," Green said. "I think I'm well suited at four and five, but obviously we've had some pretty incredible cricketers bat in those positions. So, I'm very happy to move up and down the order depending on what the team wants." "Certainly [the Tests] up in Mackay and Darwin were huge positives in kind of how I wanted to play the game. There are probably learnings I took from the last Shield game I played, [in] kind of how I wanted to play, and it felt pretty natural to me,” he added. The third Test will get underway on Tuesday (Oct 27).

Cameron Green is fit and ready for Australia’s series-deciding Test against South Africa at Cape Town, with a batting order reshuffle expected.

SA vs AUS: Cameron Green ‘fit and ready’ for Cape Town Test but leaves batting spot to Australia

In a massive boost to South Africa, their ace seamer Kagiso Rabada is set to return to the playing XI for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday (Oct 18), team captain Temba Bavuma said. Rabada missed the series opener in Durban, which the hosts lost by 214 runs, but trained with the team as he completed his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury. &nbsp;With rain set to spoil the first two days, both captains Bavuma and Pat Cummins have deferred from finalising their playing XIs until match day. Bavuma, however, said that Rabada was ‘raring to go’ against his favourite Test opponent in his preferred format.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-personal-net-bowlers-new-zealand-tour-1792240523647">Shubman Gill to pay out of pocket for personal net bowlers for New Zealand tour: Report</a> &nbsp;Against Australia in Tests, Rabada has picked up 58 wickets at 21.39 in 11 outings, including nine wickets in the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025.&nbsp;

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His absence proved vital in the series opener despite express pace Anrich Nortje’s return, who also impressed, as Australian batters enjoyed scoring runs against the Proteas quicks. &nbsp;"The bowlers feed massively off him," said Bavuma. "There's an aura and a lot of belief in KG (Rabada), and that rubs off on the other players." &nbsp;Bavuma also indicated more changes to the playing XI for the must-win game in Gqeberha, with ODI performer Matthew Breetzke and uncapped Marques Ackerman likely to be included in the playing XI alongside Rabada. The hosts have dropped Tristan Stubbs for the second Test, with Ryan Rickelton asked to keep wickets and bat lower down the order in the second Test. &nbsp;"The first innings was where we fell short," he said. “To concede a lead like that on a wicket like that was rather criminal.”<h3>Changes in AUS’s XI for Second Test</h3>The visitors landed the first blow in this three-match Test series, courtesy of Matt Renshaw’s wonder outings at Kingsmead. With his team reeling at 124/6 at one stage, Renshaw powered Australia to 390 with his career-best 190 in the first innings. The left-hander scored 82 in the second innings to keep Australia’s nose in front, and eventually helped them win the Test match. &nbsp;Amid talks around promoting Renshaw up the order, considering he usually opens in red-ball cricket, Cummins revealed that Renshaw is happy to occupy the number five spot. &nbsp;"He just said, 'yep, no worries, whatever the team needs',” Cummins said. &nbsp;While Nic Maddinson is likely to retain his place at the top alongside another makeshift opener Travis Head, Cummins said all-rounder Cameron Green was still unready to play after suffering an abdominal injury in the ODI series against South Africa last month. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Josh Inglis, who broke his finger on the Zimbabwe tour, is ‘close’ to being ready and available for selection.

Kagiso Rabada is set to return for South Africa in the 2nd Test against Australia as captain Temba Bavuma signals team changes. Read the full playing XI updates.

In a massive boost to South Africa, their ace seamer Kagiso Rabada is set to return to the playing XI for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday (Oct 18), team captain Temba Bavuma said. Rabada missed the series opener in Durban, which the hosts lost by 214 runs, but trained with the team as he completed his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury. With rain set to spoil the first two days, both captains Bavuma and Pat Cummins have deferred from finalising their playing XIs until match day. Bavuma, however, said that Rabada was ‘raring to go’ against his favourite Test opponent in his preferred format. Also read| Shubman Gill to pay out of pocket for personal net bowlers for New Zealand tour: Report Against Australia in Tests, Rabada has picked up 58 wickets at 21.39 in 11 outings, including nine wickets in the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s in June 2025.

Kagiso Rabada is set to return for South Africa in the 2nd Test against Australia as captain Temba Bavuma signals team changes. Read the full playing XI updates.

SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Kagiso Rabada set to return as Bavuma signals team changes

Pat Cummins and Temba Bavuma have updates for their key players ahead of the second Test in Gqeberha. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-beat-south-africa-durban-test-hazlewood-renshaw-bavuma-1791893950555">Australia outclassed South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test</a> in Durban, with Matt Renshaw emerging as the hero for the visitors. The left-handed batter registered his highest Test score (190) in the first innings before scoring a valiant 82 in the second, propelling Australia to sit in the driver’s seat. Bavuma, however, boosted South Africa’s morale with positive news about seamer Kagiso Rabada’s potential comeback to the playing XI for the second Test.<h2>Will Renshaw bat up the order?</h2>Plenty of discussions broke out following Renshaw’s standout performance in Durban, with several experts back home suggesting his promotion in the batting order. Although he made his Test debut as an opener almost a decade ago, Renshaw’s purple patch at number five in the ODIs forced Australia to play him at the same position in the series opener at Kingsmead, where he flourished big time. &nbsp;Considering Australia is also keen on bringing the best of makeshift opener Travis Head, who was a regular middle-order batter in Australia’s XI for the longest time, Cummins hinted at swapping places for the remainder of the series. &nbsp;"Give us a few days; we'll look at the conditions of the next Test. I mean, it's got to be pretty compelling to move Renshaw from there," Cummins said. "But we've seen Travis Head down at No. 5 as well. We're always working out the six batters or seven plus [Alex Carey], and how is that going to function as a whole? So, if anything, I still think he [Renshaw] can be a great opener, and now he's got another string to his bow that he's found this week." &nbsp;Pressing on being flexible with the playing XI, given the conditions, Cummins said, "We're pretty certain that we like Marn [Labuschagne] at No. 3, Smithy at No. 4, and then, the six and seven felt pretty locked up. I think bringing in Maddo (Nic Maddinson), we really like the idea of bringing that flexibility, that unlocks a lot [such as] Trav back to No. 5, Renners down to No. 5, even Maddo himself at five. We haven't had that option [in] the last few years where we feel like we've got plenty of options at the top. &nbsp;"We're very big on that flexibility. I know you're probably sick of us talking about it, but why not next week we have different openers if the conditions take us somewhere different, or swapping out the batting orders between innings. I think having the structure that we do now with a few guys that can open, that's really unlocked that,” he continued.<h3>Rabada set to return for 2nd Test</h3>South Africa played mediocre cricket in Durban, with none of the fast bowlers, barring Anrich Nortje, doing much damage to the Aussies.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rabada, their premier pacer, was left out of the playing XI as he continued to recover from his hamstring injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking on his injury update, captain Bavuma said, "'KG' looks good. I think SuperSport (TV) kept showing him on the big screen bowling. He's as bubbly as ever within the changing room.&nbsp; &nbsp;"His non-selection was more from a precautionary point of view given the extra couple of days. So he's got the extra couple of days.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We'll see how he continues to improve. But KG? KG is very good,” he asserted, hinting at Rabada’s return to the side for the second Test, which starts on Sunday (Oct 18).

Australia captain Pat Cummins has addressed Matt Renshaw's batting position after his stellar Durban knock, while Temba Bavuma shares positive news on Kagiso Rabada.

Pat Cummins and Temba Bavuma have updates for their key players ahead of the second Test in Gqeberha. Australia outclassed South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban, with Matt Renshaw emerging as the hero for the visitors. The left-handed batter registered his highest Test score (190) in the first innings before scoring a valiant 82 in the second, propelling Australia to sit in the driver’s seat. Bavuma, however, boosted South Africa’s morale with positive news about seamer Kagiso Rabada’s potential comeback to the playing XI for the second Test. Will Renshaw bat up the order? Plenty of discussions broke out following Renshaw’s standout performance in Durban, with several experts back home suggesting his promotion in the batting order. Although he made his Test debut as an opener almost a decade ago, Renshaw’s purple patch at number five in the ODIs forced Australia to play him at the same position in the series opener at Kingsmead, where he flourished big time. Considering Australia is also keen on bringing the best of makeshift opener Travis Head, who was a regular middle-order batter in Australia’s XI for the longest time, Cummins hinted at swapping places for the remainder of the series. "Give us a few days; we'll look at the conditions of the next Test. I mean, it's got to be pretty compelling to move Renshaw from there," Cummins said. "But we've seen Travis Head down at No. 5 as well. We're always working out the six batters or seven plus [Alex Carey], and how is that going to function as a whole? So, if anything, I still think he [Renshaw] can be a great opener, and now he's got another string to his bow that he's found this week." Pressing on being flexible with the playing XI, given the conditions, Cummins said, "We're pretty certain that we like Marn [Labuschagne] at No. 3, Smithy at No. 4, and then, the six and seven felt pretty locked up. I think bringing in Maddo (Nic Maddinson), we really like the idea of bringing that flexibility, that unlocks a lot [such as] Trav back to No. 5, Renners down to No. 5, even Maddo himself at five. We haven't had that option [in] the last few years where we feel like we've got plenty of options at the top. "We're very big on that flexibility. I know you're probably sick of us talking about it, but why not next week we have different openers if the conditions take us somewhere different, or swapping out the batting orders between innings. I think having the structure that we do now with a few guys that can open, that's really unlocked that,” he continued. Rabada set to return for 2nd Test South Africa played mediocre cricket in Durban, with none of the fast bowlers, barring Anrich Nortje, doing much damage to the Aussies. Rabada, their premier pacer, was left out of the playing XI as he continued to recover from his hamstring injury. Speaking on his injury update, captain Bavuma said, "'KG' looks good. I think SuperSport (TV) kept showing him on the big screen bowling. He's as bubbly as ever within the changing room. "His non-selection was more from a precautionary point of view given the extra couple of days. So he's got the extra couple of days. "We'll see how he continues to improve. But KG? KG is very good,” he asserted, hinting at Rabada’s return to the side for the second Test, which starts on Sunday (Oct 18).

Australia captain Pat Cummins has addressed Matt Renshaw's batting position after his stellar Durban knock, while Temba Bavuma shares positive news on Kagiso Rabada.

SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Cummins hints at Renshaw order shift as Rabada prepares to return

Josh Hazlewood bagged his best Test figures of 6/49 in the second innings, and Matt Renshaw scored 272 runs in the match and returned with two wickets to help Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban. The win also accounted for Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma’s first defeat as the Test captain after 12 matches in charge. Even though Aiden Markram’s gritty outing, which lasted 237 balls for his 75, and contributions from David Bedingham (46), Marco Jansen (35) and Wiaan Mulder (29) kept South Africa afloat in the chase, Australia drew first blood on the fifth and final day in this three-match Test series.&nbsp;Chasing a massive 421 on a spicy Durban pitch, Hazlewood first removed opener Ryan Rickelton on two before Bedingham and Markram stitched a 66-run stand for the second wicket to stabilise South Africa’s chase. Hazlewood broke the stand before Renshaw dismissed Bavuma on one, and captain Pat Cummins accounted for Tristan Stubbs (1) soon after to leave South Africa reeling at 86 for four at one stage.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/steve-smith-concussion-test-durban-test-sa-vs-aus-1791879905898">SA vs AUS 1st Test: Steve Smith takes field on day 5 following concussion scare in Durban</a>&nbsp;Mulder and Markram tried saving South Africa’s sinking ship on the fifth day but couldn’t hang on for longer, as Hazlewood returned to break the fifth-wicket stand and send Mulder packing on 29. Renshaw, who starred with the bat across two innings, including his career-best 190 in the first, picked up his second of the match to push South Africa’s back against the wall.&nbsp;A 45-run partnership between Markram and Jansen kept them alive until the second session, only for lanky quick Hazlewood to come back and pick his fourth in the second innings. He dismissed Jansen bowled on 35 off 54 balls. Simon Harmer was the next to depart on a duck before Mitchell Starc dismissed Markram to put the final nail in the coffin.&nbsp;Hazlewood picked up his sixth and final wicket of the innings to wrap up South Africa on 206 in 86.5 overs.&nbsp;“I think he gets a lot of wraps for how consistent he is, but I think that undersells him a little bit,” Cummins said of Hazlewood. “You can bowl him at any time with a new ball, obviously class, but with the reversing ball he's got so many skills, can get the speed gun up when he wants to as well. So captain's dream, I feel like I can bowl him at any stage.”<h3>Cummins praises Renshaw for Durban Test win</h3>Carrying his white-ball form into the Test side, Renshaw revived Australia’s first innings with a brilliant 190, with Cummins and Nathan Lyon providing a helping hand with the bat.&nbsp;Renshaw carried Australia on his back after they were reduced to 124/6 at one stage on day one, later guiding Australia to 390 in their first innings.&nbsp;Praising the left-hander and how his innings helped set the tone for Australia, Cummins said, “I think a lot of it was built on what Matty Renshaw did on day one as well. Got through that day, that first day, and then that got us ahead and managed to clinch and hold on to that lead for the rest of it.”

Josh Hazlewood's 6/49 and Matt Renshaw's all-round brilliance powered Australia to a 214-run win over South Africa, handing Temba Bavuma his first Test loss.

Josh Hazlewood bagged his best Test figures of 6/49 in the second innings, and Matt Renshaw scored 272 runs in the match and returned with two wickets to help Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test in Durban. The win also accounted for Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma’s first defeat as the Test captain after 12 matches in charge. Even though Aiden Markram’s gritty outing, which lasted 237 balls for his 75, and contributions from David Bedingham (46), Marco Jansen (35) and Wiaan Mulder (29) kept South Africa afloat in the chase, Australia drew first blood on the fifth and final day in this three-match Test series. Chasing a massive 421 on a spicy Durban pitch, Hazlewood first removed opener Ryan Rickelton on two before Bedingham and Markram stitched a 66-run stand for the second wicket to stabilise South Africa’s chase. Hazlewood broke the stand before Renshaw dismissed Bavuma on one, and captain Pat Cummins accounted for Tristan Stubbs (1) soon after to leave South Africa reeling at 86 for four at one stage. Also read| SA vs AUS 1st Test: Steve Smith takes field on day 5 following concussion scare in Durban Mulder and Markram tried saving South Africa’s sinking ship on the fifth day but couldn’t hang on for longer, as Hazlewood returned to break the fifth-wicket stand and send Mulder packing on 29. Renshaw, who starred with the bat across two innings, including his career-best 190 in the first, picked up his second of the match to push South Africa’s back against the wall. A 45-run partnership between Markram and Jansen kept them alive until the second session, only for lanky quick Hazlewood to come back and pick his fourth in the second innings. He dismissed Jansen bowled on 35 off 54 balls. Simon Harmer was the next to depart on a duck before Mitchell Starc dismissed Markram to put the final nail in the coffin. Hazlewood picked up his sixth and final wicket of the innings to wrap up South Africa on 206 in 86.5 overs. “I think he gets a lot of wraps for how consistent he is, but I think that undersells him a little bit,” Cummins said of Hazlewood. “You can bowl him at any time with a new ball, obviously class, but with the reversing ball he's got so many skills, can get the speed gun up when he wants to as well. So captain's dream, I feel like I can bowl him at any stage.” Cummins praises Renshaw for Durban Test win Carrying his white-ball form into the Test side, Renshaw revived Australia’s first innings with a brilliant 190, with Cummins and Nathan Lyon providing a helping hand with the bat. Renshaw carried Australia on his back after they were reduced to 124/6 at one stage on day one, later guiding Australia to 390 in their first innings. Praising the left-hander and how his innings helped set the tone for Australia, Cummins said, “I think a lot of it was built on what Matty Renshaw did on day one as well. Got through that day, that first day, and then that got us ahead and managed to clinch and hold on to that lead for the rest of it.”

Josh Hazlewood's 6/49 and Matt Renshaw's all-round brilliance powered Australia to a 214-run win over South Africa, handing Temba Bavuma his first Test loss.

SA vs AUS: Hazlewood, Renshaw star as Australia hand Bavuma first defeat as Test captain in Durban

Australian batter Matt Renshaw broke Virat Kohli’s decade-old record for the most runs scored with the tail in a Test innings, smashing a career-best 190 off 397 balls in the first innings of the ongoing Australia vs South Africa Test in Durban. He scored 174 runs while batting alongside the lower order, going past Kohli’s previous record of 171 runs during his 235-run knock against England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 2016.&nbsp;Renshaw added 41 runs in an 86-run partnership with Pat Cummins, 12 in a 20-run stand with Mitchell Starc, 100 in a crucial 134-run partnership with Nathan Lyon and 21 in a 26-run stand with Josh Hazlewood. These partnerships helped him surpass Kohli’s record.&nbsp;His brilliant knock guided Australia to 390 all out on Day 2 of the Test at Kingsmead on Sunday.&nbsp;Renshaw came to the crease when Australia were struggling at 124/6. He held the innings together with a patient effort, hitting 21 fours and one six, however, he fell just short of his maiden Test double century after being dismissed by Simon Harmer.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/afg-vs-ban-hasan-mahmud-historic-test-hat-trick-abu-dhabi-1791709673100">AFG vs BAN One-Off Test: Hasan Mahmud’s historic hat-trick puts Bangladesh on top</a>&nbsp;Captain Pat Cummins supported him with 43 runs, while Nathan Lyon contributed 27.&nbsp;For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 4/68. Marco Jansen claimed three wickets, while Anrich Nortje picked up two.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-hints-mohammed-shami-india-comeback-bhuvneshwar-kumar-1791706184162">Suresh Raina hints at Shami's return to Indian team after Bhuvneshwar's recall</a>&nbsp;South Africa reached 27/1 at stumps on Day 2, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 15 and David Bedingham on 12, but the hosts still trail Australia by 363 runs.&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood took the only wicket to fall, dismissing Ryan Rickelton for a duck. Bad light then forced an early end to the day’s play.

Matt Renshaw surpassed Virat Kohli’s decade-old record for the most runs scored with tail-enders in a Test innings, contributing 174 runs alongside the lower order during his career-best 190 off 397 balls against South Africa in Durban.

Australian batter Matt Renshaw broke Virat Kohli’s decade-old record for the most runs scored with the tail in a Test innings, smashing a career-best 190 off 397 balls in the first innings of the ongoing Australia vs South Africa Test in Durban. He scored 174 runs while batting alongside the lower order, going past Kohli’s previous record of 171 runs during his 235-run knock against England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 2016. Renshaw added 41 runs in an 86-run partnership with Pat Cummins, 12 in a 20-run stand with Mitchell Starc, 100 in a crucial 134-run partnership with Nathan Lyon and 21 in a 26-run stand with Josh Hazlewood. These partnerships helped him surpass Kohli’s record. His brilliant knock guided Australia to 390 all out on Day 2 of the Test at Kingsmead on Sunday. Renshaw came to the crease when Australia were struggling at 124/6. He held the innings together with a patient effort, hitting 21 fours and one six, however, he fell just short of his maiden Test double century after being dismissed by Simon Harmer. Also Read - AFG vs BAN One-Off Test: Hasan Mahmud’s historic hat-trick puts Bangladesh on top Captain Pat Cummins supported him with 43 runs, while Nathan Lyon contributed 27. For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 4/68. Marco Jansen claimed three wickets, while Anrich Nortje picked up two. Also Read - Suresh Raina hints at Shami's return to Indian team after Bhuvneshwar's recall South Africa reached 27/1 at stumps on Day 2, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 15 and David Bedingham on 12, but the hosts still trail Australia by 363 runs. Josh Hazlewood took the only wicket to fall, dismissing Ryan Rickelton for a duck. Bad light then forced an early end to the day’s play.

Matt Renshaw surpassed Virat Kohli’s decade-old record for the most runs scored with tail-enders in a Test innings, contributing 174 runs alongside the lower order during his career-best 190 off 397 balls against South Africa in Durban.

AUS vs SA: Renshaw breaks Kohli’s record for most runs with tail in a Test innings

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon scripted history during the ongoing first Test against South Africa in Durban. Having already entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers, with 571 wickets and counting, Lyon, who bats right-handed, became the first player ever to complete 1,000 runs and more at No. 10 in Tests. He achieved this rare cricketing feat during Australia’s first innings at Kingsmead, where he scored 27, adding 134 runs for the ninth wicket with centurion Matt Renshaw.&nbsp;Renshaw was Australia’s best batter, completing his highest Test score of 190, hitting 21 fours and a six. Following Mitchell Starc’s dismissal early on day two, Lyon joined Renshaw in the middle, and the pair revived Australia’s innings. While Renshaw scored the bulk of runs, Lyon played second fiddle brilliantly, assisting Renshaw throughout the game-changing partnership.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-1st-test-day-2-renshaw-shines-with-190-as-australia-dominate-south-africa-1791648393296">AUS vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Renshaw shines with 190 as Australia dominate South Africa</a>&nbsp;Lyon scored five fours in his 92-ball stay at the crease before being trapped in front of the wickets off Marco Jansen. Renshaw was the last wicket to fall on 190, with Australia getting all out on 390.&nbsp;Lyon tops a prestigious list of bowlers—most of whom have retired from international cricket.<h3>Most Runs at No. 10 in Tests –</h3><ul><li>1019 – Nathan Lyon*</li><li>825 - Stuart Broad</li><li>594 - Neil Wagner</li><li>568 - Dale Steyn</li><li>511 - Tim Southee</li><li>496 - Waqar Younis</li><li>470 - Bishan Bedi</li></ul><h3>Renshaw’s 190 puts Australia ahead</h3>Matt Renshaw continued his purple patch into the Test series. Having scored a hundred against Zimbabwe in the ODI series opener last month, Renshaw has worked his way through to the playing XI in the first Test against South Africa.&nbsp;While he was earlier pipped to open alongside Travis Head in the lead-up to the Test series, Renshaw batted at six and delivered his best shot with Australia struggling on the spicy Durban pitch on day one. After the Proteas quicks reduced Australia to 124/6, Renshaw and captain Pat Cummins revived the innings with an 86-run stand for the seventh wicket, before Lyon and Renshaw took the game away from the hosts.&nbsp;South Africa was 27/1 at stumps on day two.

Nathan Lyon created history in Durban by becoming the first player to score 1,000 Test runs at No. 10. Plus, Matt Renshaw's career-best 190 puts Australia on top.

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon scripted history during the ongoing first Test against South Africa in Durban. Having already entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers, with 571 wickets and counting, Lyon, who bats right-handed, became the first player ever to complete 1,000 runs and more at No. 10 in Tests. He achieved this rare cricketing feat during Australia’s first innings at Kingsmead, where he scored 27, adding 134 runs for the ninth wicket with centurion Matt Renshaw. Renshaw was Australia’s best batter, completing his highest Test score of 190, hitting 21 fours and a six. Following Mitchell Starc’s dismissal early on day two, Lyon joined Renshaw in the middle, and the pair revived Australia’s innings. While Renshaw scored the bulk of runs, Lyon played second fiddle brilliantly, assisting Renshaw throughout the game-changing partnership. Also read| AUS vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Renshaw shines with 190 as Australia dominate South Africa Lyon scored five fours in his 92-ball stay at the crease before being trapped in front of the wickets off Marco Jansen. Renshaw was the last wicket to fall on 190, with Australia getting all out on 390. Lyon tops a prestigious list of bowlers—most of whom have retired from international cricket. Most Runs at No. 10 in Tests – 1019 – Nathan Lyon* 825 - Stuart Broad 594 - Neil Wagner 568 - Dale Steyn 511 - Tim Southee 496 - Waqar Younis 470 - Bishan Bedi Renshaw’s 190 puts Australia ahead Matt Renshaw continued his purple patch into the Test series. Having scored a hundred against Zimbabwe in the ODI series opener last month, Renshaw has worked his way through to the playing XI in the first Test against South Africa. While he was earlier pipped to open alongside Travis Head in the lead-up to the Test series, Renshaw batted at six and delivered his best shot with Australia struggling on the spicy Durban pitch on day one. After the Proteas quicks reduced Australia to 124/6, Renshaw and captain Pat Cummins revived the innings with an 86-run stand for the seventh wicket, before Lyon and Renshaw took the game away from the hosts. South Africa was 27/1 at stumps on day two.

Nathan Lyon created history in Durban by becoming the first player to score 1,000 Test runs at No. 10. Plus, Matt Renshaw's career-best 190 puts Australia on top.

Nathan Lyon completes 1,000 Test runs at No. 10 to script rare cricket feat

Australian batter Matt Renshaw registered the fourth-highest score by an Aussie batter in South Africa, helping the former World Test Championship crown-holders pull off a memorable comeback during the first Test against current mace holders at Durban.&nbsp; Renshaw, who came on the crease with the scoreline at 84/4 and premier batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne gone in quick succession, was the last wicket to fall, scoring 190 in 397 balls, with 21 fours and a six. Greg Blewett (214* in 1997), Adam Gilchrist (204* in 2002) and Herbie Collins (203 in 1921) hold the top-three scores against Proteas in South Africa, with Renshaw falling just 10 runs short of a historic double century that would have made him the fourth Aussie to reach the milestone on South African soil.&nbsp; The left-handed batter stood tall against the Proteas, stitching an 86-run stand for the seventh wicket with skipper Pat Cummins (43 in 98 balls, with six fours) and a 134-run stand for the ninth wicket with spinner Nathan Lyon (27 in 92 balls, with five fours).&nbsp; His 134-run stand with Lyon is the third-highest by an Aussie pair for that wicket in Tests, with the 163-run stand for the ninth wicket between Phil Hughes and Ashton Agar against England at Nottingham in 2013 still their best one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/every-game-against-liverpool-is-special-erling-haaland-ahead-of-anfield-clash-1791645853860">‘Every game against Liverpool is special’: Erling Haaland ahead of Anfield clash</a> When Renshaw was out, Australia had managed to get themselves a hefty total on the board, with 390 runs scored. Important contributions came from Marnus Labuschagne (37 off 58 balls, with six fours) and Steve Smith (25 off 53 balls, with two sixes) after the Aussies were two down for 24 runs after opting to bat first.&nbsp; This marks Renshaw's best Test score and his first Test ton in nine years after a 184 against Pakistan at Sydney. In 16 Tests and 26 innings, the 30-year-old has managed 843 runs at an average of 35.12, including two centuries and three fifties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/michael-hussey-set-to-leave-csk-as-batting-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027-1791635368609">Michael Hussey set to leave CSK as batting coach ahead of IPL 2027</a> Earlier in September, Renshaw had also slammed his maiden ODI ton against Zimbabwe. Across all formats, Renshaw has enjoyed quite a solid run, scoring 775 runs in 23 matches and 22 innings at an average of 38.75, with two centuries and three fifties.

Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 off 397 balls to help Australia recover from 124/6 and post 390 all out against South Africa in the Durban Test.

Australian batter Matt Renshaw registered the fourth-highest score by an Aussie batter in South Africa, helping the former World Test Championship crown-holders pull off a memorable comeback during the first Test against current mace holders at Durban. Renshaw, who came on the crease with the scoreline at 84/4 and premier batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne gone in quick succession, was the last wicket to fall, scoring 190 in 397 balls, with 21 fours and a six. Greg Blewett (214* in 1997), Adam Gilchrist (204* in 2002) and Herbie Collins (203 in 1921) hold the top-three scores against Proteas in South Africa, with Renshaw falling just 10 runs short of a historic double century that would have made him the fourth Aussie to reach the milestone on South African soil. The left-handed batter stood tall against the Proteas, stitching an 86-run stand for the seventh wicket with skipper Pat Cummins (43 in 98 balls, with six fours) and a 134-run stand for the ninth wicket with spinner Nathan Lyon (27 in 92 balls, with five fours). His 134-run stand with Lyon is the third-highest by an Aussie pair for that wicket in Tests, with the 163-run stand for the ninth wicket between Phil Hughes and Ashton Agar against England at Nottingham in 2013 still their best one. Also Read - ‘Every game against Liverpool is special’: Erling Haaland ahead of Anfield clash When Renshaw was out, Australia had managed to get themselves a hefty total on the board, with 390 runs scored. Important contributions came from Marnus Labuschagne (37 off 58 balls, with six fours) and Steve Smith (25 off 53 balls, with two sixes) after the Aussies were two down for 24 runs after opting to bat first. This marks Renshaw's best Test score and his first Test ton in nine years after a 184 against Pakistan at Sydney. In 16 Tests and 26 innings, the 30-year-old has managed 843 runs at an average of 35.12, including two centuries and three fifties. Also Read - Michael Hussey set to leave CSK as batting coach ahead of IPL 2027 Earlier in September, Renshaw had also slammed his maiden ODI ton against Zimbabwe. Across all formats, Renshaw has enjoyed quite a solid run, scoring 775 runs in 23 matches and 22 innings at an average of 38.75, with two centuries and three fifties.

Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 off 397 balls to help Australia recover from 124/6 and post 390 all out against South Africa in the Durban Test.

AUS vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Renshaw shines with 190 as Australia dominate South Africa

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Anrich Nortje each took two wickets while spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer had no success. Left-hander Matt Renshaw led Australian resistance with a gritty 46 not out. He and captain Pat Cummins enabled the tourists to recover from a precarious 124 for six.&nbsp;Renshaw heeded his captain's call to fight through tough situations and "get better at the grind", absorbing 115 balls and hitting only three boundaries. Cummins backed him up, making an unbeaten 33 not out off 72 balls.&nbsp;The pair added 63 runs for the seventh wicket, the best partnership of the innings, before a sharp bouncer from Nortje to Renshaw appeared to convince the umpires to take the players off the field 52 minutes after tea.&nbsp;Left-armer Jansen took two for 35, Mulder claimed two for 31 and Nortje, playing in his first Test in more than three years, built up impressive pace and took two for 40.Australia's Nic Maddinson made a less successful comeback.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-suffers-early-shanghai-masters-exit-after-perfect-china-open-run-1791555174007">Novak Djokovic suffers early Shanghai Masters exit after perfect China Open run</a>&nbsp;Almost 10 years after the last of his previous three Tests, Maddinson opened the batting and never looked comfortable as he struggled for 49 minutes and 33 balls before being bowled off an inside edge by Jansen without scoring.&nbsp;It was the longest innings without scoring by an Australian opener in Test history, and the third longest by any opener in Test cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-named-as-pakistan-s-replacement-for-asian-hockey-champions-trophy-1791540173325">Bangladesh named as Pakistan’s replacement for Asian Hockey Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;The most fluent batting of the day was in a third wicket stand of 60 between Marnus Labuschagne (37) and Steve Smith (25).&nbsp;But Labuschagne was leg before wicket to Mulder off the last ball before lunch. Smith fell three balls after the interval, caught at gully off Jansen immediately after being struck a painful blow on the right hand by the tall fast bowler.&nbsp;Nortje, South Africa's fastest bowler, struck twice in three balls to dismiss Alex Carey and Beau Webster before Renshaw and Cummins dug in.

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw guided Australia’s fightback with an unbeaten 63-run partnership before bad light brought Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa to an end at 187/6.

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday. Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Anrich Nortje each took two wickets while spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer had no success. Left-hander Matt Renshaw led Australian resistance with a gritty 46 not out. He and captain Pat Cummins enabled the tourists to recover from a precarious 124 for six. Renshaw heeded his captain's call to fight through tough situations and "get better at the grind", absorbing 115 balls and hitting only three boundaries. Cummins backed him up, making an unbeaten 33 not out off 72 balls. The pair added 63 runs for the seventh wicket, the best partnership of the innings, before a sharp bouncer from Nortje to Renshaw appeared to convince the umpires to take the players off the field 52 minutes after tea. Left-armer Jansen took two for 35, Mulder claimed two for 31 and Nortje, playing in his first Test in more than three years, built up impressive pace and took two for 40. Australia's Nic Maddinson made a less successful comeback. Also Read - Novak Djokovic suffers early Shanghai Masters exit after perfect China Open run Almost 10 years after the last of his previous three Tests, Maddinson opened the batting and never looked comfortable as he struggled for 49 minutes and 33 balls before being bowled off an inside edge by Jansen without scoring. It was the longest innings without scoring by an Australian opener in Test history, and the third longest by any opener in Test cricket. Also Read - Bangladesh named as Pakistan’s replacement for Asian Hockey Champions Trophy The most fluent batting of the day was in a third wicket stand of 60 between Marnus Labuschagne (37) and Steve Smith (25). But Labuschagne was leg before wicket to Mulder off the last ball before lunch. Smith fell three balls after the interval, caught at gully off Jansen immediately after being struck a painful blow on the right hand by the tall fast bowler. Nortje, South Africa's fastest bowler, struck twice in three balls to dismiss Alex Carey and Beau Webster before Renshaw and Cummins dug in.

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw guided Australia’s fightback with an unbeaten 63-run partnership before bad light brought Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa to an end at 187/6.

AUS vs SA 1st Test, Day 1: Australia fight back after Proteas pacers dominate in Durban

Hosts Australia announced white-ball squads for the India series starting October 19 in Perth. Matthew Renshaw earned an ODI call-up, while his fellow Queenslander Marnus Labuschagne missed out despite scoring a gritty 130 in a List A game against Victoria recently. Star seamer Pat Cummins is also not part of the squads named on Tuesday (Oct 7), as he continues to recover from a back injury. Captain Mitchell Marsh leads the two sides, with all-rounders Matthew Short and Cameron Green returning to the ODI setup.&nbsp;While Labuschagne’s absence surprises no one, considering he hasn't hit a single fifty (47 being his best) in his past 10 ODI innings, Renshaw's inclusion is rewarding. An opener in domestic red-ball cricket, Renshaw returned to the One-Day side on the back of a significant run in List A cricket, including a hundred for Australia A against Sri Lanka in Darwin this winter. Although he is not in the scheme of things for the upcoming home Ashes, the left-hander would fill in the number three or fourth spot in ODIs for the India series.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-set-to-undergo-fitness-test-soon-before-making-return-to-competitive-cricket-report-1759768470886">Rishabh Pant set to undergo fitness test soon before making return to competitive cricket - Report</a> &nbsp;Last picked for ODIs three years ago for the Pakistan series, Renshaw didn’t get a game.<h3>More returns &nbsp;</h3>Not only him, but several other A-listers also returned to the ODI side, including pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. The multi-time World Cup winner last featured in a One-Day game in November 2024 and would play his first white-ball match in over 11 months. Josh Hazlewood is also part of the squads, with Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis making up for a potent pace attack. &nbsp;While keeper Alex Carey will miss the series opener due to Shield commitment, Josh Inglis would likely play all eight matches, including five T20Is.&nbsp; On the other hand, Green will feature in the One-Dayers and miss the T20Is, as he has to prepare for England Tests. Glenn Maxwell, the veteran all-rounder, will miss the India T20Is due to a broken wrist, with Marcus Stoinis also missing out. &nbsp;Rookie all-rounder Cooper Connolly, who picked up a five-for against South Africa in the previous series, retained his place in the 50-over format, with Mitchell Owen set to make his One-Day debut.&nbsp; &nbsp;Australia ODI squad vs India -&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Owen, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa &nbsp;Australia T20I squad vs India (first two matches) - &nbsp;Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Mitchell Starc returns to the ODI side after almost 11 months, as Australia readies to take on India in the marquee white-ball series.

Hosts Australia announced white-ball squads for the India series starting October 19 in Perth. Matthew Renshaw earned an ODI call-up, while his fellow Queenslander Marnus Labuschagne missed out despite scoring a gritty 130 in a List A game against Victoria recently. Star seamer Pat Cummins is also not part of the squads named on Tuesday (Oct 7), as he continues to recover from a back injury. Captain Mitchell Marsh leads the two sides, with all-rounders Matthew Short and Cameron Green returning to the ODI setup. While Labuschagne’s absence surprises no one, considering he hasn't hit a single fifty (47 being his best) in his past 10 ODI innings, Renshaw's inclusion is rewarding. An opener in domestic red-ball cricket, Renshaw returned to the One-Day side on the back of a significant run in List A cricket, including a hundred for Australia A against Sri Lanka in Darwin this winter. Although he is not in the scheme of things for the upcoming home Ashes, the left-hander would fill in the number three or fourth spot in ODIs for the India series. Also read | Rishabh Pant set to undergo fitness test soon before making return to competitive cricket - Report Last picked for ODIs three years ago for the Pakistan series, Renshaw didn’t get a game. More returns Not only him, but several other A-listers also returned to the ODI side, including pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. The multi-time World Cup winner last featured in a One-Day game in November 2024 and would play his first white-ball match in over 11 months. Josh Hazlewood is also part of the squads, with Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis making up for a potent pace attack. While keeper Alex Carey will miss the series opener due to Shield commitment, Josh Inglis would likely play all eight matches, including five T20Is. On the other hand, Green will feature in the One-Dayers and miss the T20Is, as he has to prepare for England Tests. Glenn Maxwell, the veteran all-rounder, will miss the India T20Is due to a broken wrist, with Marcus Stoinis also missing out. Rookie all-rounder Cooper Connolly, who picked up a five-for against South Africa in the previous series, retained his place in the 50-over format, with Mitchell Owen set to make his One-Day debut. Australia ODI squad vs India - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Owen, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa Australia T20I squad vs India (first two matches) - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Mitchell Starc returns to the ODI side after almost 11 months, as Australia readies to take on India in the marquee white-ball series.

IND vs AUS: Australia announce squads for India series; Renshaw earns ODI call-up

Since David Warner announced his decision (mid-last year) to retire from Tests after the Pakistan series, three players, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, emerged as his potential replacement options. However, with Australia naming the final 13 for the first Test against West Indies starting on January 17 in Adelaide, Renshaw - picked as the spare batter, is ready to play the waiting game.

Having last played Tests against India during the 2023 away tour, Renshaw is rewarded for his consistent run since July 1, 2022, where he scored 1566 first-class runs at an impressive average of 52.20, including seven centuries.

Sounding optimistic about waiting for his turn while remaining aware of the challenges he had gone through in the past six months, Renshaw said, "It is really nice, and a lot of hard work has gone into that. It has been a weird six months since Davey said what he said, but I have just tried to enjoy my cricket."

"That is the big one for me. As much as all this stuff has been looming over my head, I play my best when I am having fun.

"Obviously, people come and go. That's the way cricket is, but I've just tried to enjoy my cricket…whether that is for Australia A, Prime Minister's XI, Queensland and in county cricket as well,” the 27-year-old batter added.

Meanwhile, Renshaw acknowledged the latest changes to the batting order, with veteran Steve Smith named the new opener, replacing Warner, and Cameron Green slotted into the middle order.&nbsp;

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"He averages 60 in Test cricket. He is the best player in the world. It gets Cam [Green] in the team as well and we all know what Cam is capable of," he said.&nbsp;

"Selectors talked about the top six batters in the country, and there is no doubt those six guys are. It is just about me trying to learn from them while I am in the squad.

"We have got amazing players in the team, but I've had a little nibble at Test cricket already. I know what it is like to score a hundred and how that feels. I just want to try and get that enjoyment and be myself around the Test team,” he added.

<h2>'I’m a changed player'</h2>

Having smashed his only hundred against Pakistan (184 in Sydney) seven years back, Renshaw reflected on his journey since, saying he is a completely changed and mature individual and player now.

"I feel a completely different player. I look back at that, and I think I was very naïve with cricket," he said. "I came in wet behind the ears and hadn't really had much experience with what the game can do. I've learned from that…tried to get better with that and tried to improve myself as a cricketer."

Since David Warner announced his decision (mid-last year) to retire from Tests after the Pakistan series, three players, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, emerged as his potential replacement options.

Since David Warner announced his decision (mid-last year) to retire from Tests after the Pakistan series, three players, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, emerged as his potential replacement options. However, with Australia naming the final 13 for the first Test against West Indies starting on January 17 in Adelaide, Renshaw - picked as the spare batter, is ready to play the waiting game. Having last played Tests against India during the 2023 away tour, Renshaw is rewarded for his consistent run since July 1, 2022, where he scored 1566 first-class runs at an impressive average of 52.20, including seven centuries. Sounding optimistic about waiting for his turn while remaining aware of the challenges he had gone through in the past six months, Renshaw said, "It is really nice, and a lot of hard work has gone into that. It has been a weird six months since Davey said what he said, but I have just tried to enjoy my cricket." "That is the big one for me. As much as all this stuff has been looming over my head, I play my best when I am having fun. "Obviously, people come and go. That's the way cricket is, but I've just tried to enjoy my cricket…whether that is for Australia A, Prime Minister's XI, Queensland and in county cricket as well,” the 27-year-old batter added. Meanwhile, Renshaw acknowledged the latest changes to the batting order, with veteran Steve Smith named the new opener, replacing Warner, and Cameron Green slotted into the middle order. ALSO READ: Shimron Hetmyer dropped as West Indies pick T20I, ODI squads for Australia series "He averages 60 in Test cricket. He is the best player in the world. It gets Cam [Green] in the team as well and we all know what Cam is capable of," he said. "Selectors talked about the top six batters in the country, and there is no doubt those six guys are. It is just about me trying to learn from them while I am in the squad. "We have got amazing players in the team, but I've had a little nibble at Test cricket already. I know what it is like to score a hundred and how that feels. I just want to try and get that enjoyment and be myself around the Test team,” he added. 'I’m a changed player' Having smashed his only hundred against Pakistan (184 in Sydney) seven years back, Renshaw reflected on his journey since, saying he is a completely changed and mature individual and player now. "I feel a completely different player. I look back at that, and I think I was very naïve with cricket," he said. "I came in wet behind the ears and hadn't really had much experience with what the game can do. I've learned from that…tried to get better with that and tried to improve myself as a cricketer."

Matt Renshaw ready to play waiting game after Test recall for West Indies series

Australian opener Matt Renshaw is a doubt for the series-opening Test against Pakistan after suffering a head injury in a tour match in Dubai.

Renshaw, who has a history of concussions, exited the match against a Pakistan 'A' side after being hit by a pull shot from batsman Abid Ali when fielding at short leg on Sunday.

Renshaw was wearing a helmet when he was struck in the side of the head. He pulled it off immediately and sat with his head in his hands before being examined by medical staff.

He came off the ground for further checks and was replaced in the lineup by Marnus Labuschagne.

Opening batsman Aaron Finch said Renshaw was in good spirits, but the selectors are likely to be cautious about playing the Yorkshire-born 22-year-old in the first Test starting on Sunday.

Renshaw suffered a&nbsp;concussion in a warm-up mishap before a Sheffield Shield match for Queensland in March and was subbed out of the game.

He was also withdrawn from a 2017 Test against Pakistan in Sydney having been hit while fielding just days after being struck by a bouncer when batting.

"He's okay," Finch told reporters. "It was a pretty heavy knock to the head there.

"He's been with the medical staff all afternoon but he seems in really good spirits. He's confident that his headaches are subsiding pretty quickly."

The Renshaw blow soured an otherwise positive day for Australia's batsmen with Finch, Shaun Marsh and younger brother Mitchell all spending valuable time in the middle as the tourists moved to 207 for two at the close of the second day's play, in reply to 278.

One-day specialist Finch, hoping to make his Test debut after his surprise selection in Tim Paine's squad, scored 54 in an 82-run opening stand with Usman Khawaja, while number three Shaun Marsh and Mitchell were unbeaten on 54 and 53 respectively.

"It was nice to get out in the middle after training away for the best part of a week and doing the hard yards," said 31-year-old Finch.

"It's still about playing my natural game which is quite aggressive generally."

Australian opener Matt Renshaw is a doubt for the series-opening Test against Pakistan after suffering a head injury in a tour match in Dubai. Renshaw, who has a history of concussions, exited the match against a Pakistan 'A' side after being hit by a pull shot from batsman Abid Ali when fielding at short leg on Sunday.

Australian opener Matt Renshaw is a doubt for the series-opening Test against Pakistan after suffering a head injury in a tour match in Dubai. Renshaw, who has a history of concussions, exited the match against a Pakistan 'A' side after being hit by a pull shot from batsman Abid Ali when fielding at short leg on Sunday. Renshaw was wearing a helmet when he was struck in the side of the head. He pulled it off immediately and sat with his head in his hands before being examined by medical staff. He came off the ground for further checks and was replaced in the lineup by Marnus Labuschagne. Opening batsman Aaron Finch said Renshaw was in good spirits, but the selectors are likely to be cautious about playing the Yorkshire-born 22-year-old in the first Test starting on Sunday. Renshaw suffered a concussion in a warm-up mishap before a Sheffield Shield match for Queensland in March and was subbed out of the game. He was also withdrawn from a 2017 Test against Pakistan in Sydney having been hit while fielding just days after being struck by a bouncer when batting. "He's okay," Finch told reporters. "It was a pretty heavy knock to the head there. "He's been with the medical staff all afternoon but he seems in really good spirits. He's confident that his headaches are subsiding pretty quickly." The Renshaw blow soured an otherwise positive day for Australia's batsmen with Finch, Shaun Marsh and younger brother Mitchell all spending valuable time in the middle as the tourists moved to 207 for two at the close of the second day's play, in reply to 278. One-day specialist Finch, hoping to make his Test debut after his surprise selection in Tim Paine's squad, scored 54 in an 82-run opening stand with Usman Khawaja, while number three Shaun Marsh and Mitchell were unbeaten on 54 and 53 respectively. "It was nice to get out in the middle after training away for the best part of a week and doing the hard yards," said 31-year-old Finch. "It's still about playing my natural game which is quite aggressive generally."

Australian opener Matt Renshaw a doubt for first Pakistan Test

'Queensland' opener Matt Renshaw will fly to Johannesburg on Tuesday night to join the Australian squad which is currently reeling under the backlash of the ball-tampering scandal.&nbsp

The 21-year old, who&nbspwas dropped ahead of the Ashes series in favour of Cameron Bancroft, will fly for the final test against South Africa.

Bancroft is one of two players charged by the ICC for altering the condition of the ball using a foreign substance.

He copped three demerit points and a 75 per cent match fee deduction.

Meanwhile, former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who stepped down from his post following the controversy, has been suspended by the ICC for the fourth Test and a 100 per cent match fee deduction has been imposed.&nbsp

Further action is awaited from Cricket Australia with the board's CEO James Sutherland arriving in South Africa to assess the findings of an investigation conducted by Integrity officer Iain Roy.

Renshaw has been in tremendous touch after Christmas by posting three centuries in as many games to lead the Bulls into the Shield final.

The 21-year old was dropped ahead of the Ashes series in favour of Cameron Bancroft

'Queensland' opener Matt Renshaw will fly to Johannesburg on Tuesday night to join the Australian squad which is currently reeling under the backlash of the ball-tampering scandal. The 21-year old, who&nbspwas dropped ahead of the Ashes series in favour of Cameron Bancroft, will fly for the final test against South Africa. Bancroft is one of two players charged by the ICC for altering the condition of the ball using a foreign substance. He copped three demerit points and a 75 per cent match fee deduction. Meanwhile, former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who stepped down from his post following the controversy, has been suspended by the ICC for the fourth Test and a 100 per cent match fee deduction has been imposed. Further action is awaited from Cricket Australia with the board's CEO James Sutherland arriving in South Africa to assess the findings of an investigation conducted by Integrity officer Iain Roy. Renshaw has been in tremendous touch after Christmas by posting three centuries in as many games to lead the Bulls into the Shield final.

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