Cameron Green to miss first Test against South Africa with abdominal strain

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is doubtful for the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead due to an abdominal strain. Green sustained the injury during the third ODI last month while playing a hook shot and subsequently missed Australia's warm-up fixture in Potchefstroom, engaging only in light conditioning drills.

While Green has not been officially ruled out, he is expected to target a return in the second or third Test. His potential absence could open a spot for spinning all-rounder Cooper Connolly or confirm Beau Webster's place in the lineup, while squad additions Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper provide further cover.