Hazlewood’s ‘dodgy prawn’ bigger factor than Lyon omission: Starc

Mitchell Starc stated that Josh Hazlewood's food-induced illness was a more significant factor than Nathan Lyon's omission in Australia losing control of the second Test in Gqeberha. Hazlewood was sidelined during day two due to food sickness and could only bowl 14 overs across the innings. South Africa recovered from 6-110 to reach 9-425 declared, capitalizing on Australia's depleted bowling attack.

Australia had selected an all-pace attack featuring Scott Boland, who took 5-81, leaving Lyon on the bench for a red-ball match while fully fit for the first time in 13 years. Captain Pat Cummins utilized all-rounder Beau Webster and part-time spinners for 34 overs to manage Hazlewood's limited availability, while Starc contributed with 3-89, surpassing 450 Test wickets.