‘Ready-made’: No-brainer to never-ending Aussie problem; wild spin scenario emerges

Australia is weighing major selection changes ahead of the deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Former Australian batter Usman Khawaja suggested Matthew Renshaw serve as a ready-made opener and urged selectors to consider left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann over Nathan Lyon due to South Africa's right-hand-heavy batting order. Meanwhile, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis have declared themselves fit, while Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper are returning home for Sheffield Shield duties.

Questions also linger over Marnus Labuschagne's spot at number three following a run of low scores, as well as Steve Smith's fitness after he appeared hindered in net sessions. Australian captain Pat Cummins downplayed the team's return to Newlands, the site of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, stating the squad is focused solely on securing a series victory rather than past events.