Overview
- South Africa confirmed on Saturday that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play in the second Test at St George’s Park after recovering from a hamstring issue.
- Australia have held off naming their XI until the toss because rain is forecast and the greener wicket could favour seamers over spin.
- Matt Renshaw is expected to stay at No.5 for Australia after scores of 190 and 82 in the first Test, while all-rounder Cameron Green is ruled out with an abdominal strain and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is close to fitness.
- Temba Bavuma indicated South Africa will change their batting order with Matthew Breetzke and uncapped Marques Ackerman likely to play after their heavy 214-run defeat in Durban.
- Rabada’s return restores a key strike option that players say lifts the bowling group and could shift momentum in a series Australia lead 1-0 with World Test Championship points at stake.