Proteas denied ODI series whitewash in rain-affected Australia defeat
Australia avoided a 3-0 ODI series defeat as rain brought South Africa’s chase to an early end in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Australia add Nic Maddinson and uncapped Sam Harper to Test squad
Josh Inglis has officially been ruled out with a fractured finger, sustained in the first ODI in Durban, with Harper being summoned as the back-up wicketkeeper from the Australia A tour of India.
Cameron Green is also a doubt for the opening Test match of the series, starting on 9 October, after suffering an abdominal injury in the final ODI on Wednesday, which necessitated a call for Maddinson, who has three Test caps, the last of which came in December in 2016.
The 34-year-old Maddinson underwent treatment for testicular cancer last year and did not play a domestic first-class match at home last season after getting surgery.
"Sam gives us wicketkeeping cover as Josh continues his recovery while Nic provides flexibility throughout the batting order," chairman of selectors George Bailey said.
Australia play a two-day warm-up match against a CSA Invitational XI in Potchefstroom on Saturday and Sunday before heading to Durban to start preparations for the first Test.
Australia hit with another injury in SA after Nathan Ellis is ruled out of final ODI
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Australia lose Josh Inglis for ODIs in South Africa, a doubt for Test series
Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs in South Africa, and is doubt for the Test series that will follow, due to a fractured right index finger.
Miller, Bavuma centuries and spinners seal Proteas ODI series win over Australia
David Miller produced a career-best innings and Temba Bavuma added a century while the spinners dominated for the Proteas as they secured a second consecutive victory over Australia, winning the second ODI by 32 runs at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.