Australia are touring South Africa again and we have to level with you: we aren’t entirely sure what one of them’s playing at

King Cricket examines Australia's return to South Africa for a Test series, questioning unusual tactical and selection decisions from both sides. South Africa surprisingly selected two spinners, with medium-pacer Wiaan Mulder opening the bowling alongside the recalled Anrich Nortje. Meanwhile, Australia recalled opening batter Nic Maddinson for his first Test appearance since 2016, where he batted for nearly an hour without scoring a single run before being dismissed.

The piece also highlights Matt Renshaw's return to stabilize Australia's batting lineup during the match. Additionally, the article features a lighthearted reader contribution from Ged Ladd detailing five lesser-known Australian players to monitor, including Cooper Connolly, Oliver Peake, Fergus O'Neill, Corey Rocchiccioli, and Renshaw himself.