The four problems South Africa must resolve against Australia

Following South Africa's defeat to Australia in the first Test in Durban, writer Jonhenry Wilson argues that the Proteas must resolve four key tactical issues before the second match in Gqeberha. Wilson states that the squad struggled with Test match mentality after nearly a year away from the format, highlighting injudicious batting aggression from players like Ryan Rickelton.

Wilson suggests adjusting the bowling attack by fielding only one spinner alongside more seam support, potentially recalling Kagiso Rabada or drafting Duan Jansen or Corbin Bosch. He also calls on analysts to target Australian batsman Matt Renshaw—who scored 190 and 82 in Durban—and ponders whether to award Marques Ackerman a Test debut.