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Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa

The old adage that it is harder to get out of the Australia cricket team than into it is about to be put to the test. The horror show against South Africa in the second Test that ended in defeat…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa
Key Things to Know
  • The Guardian argues Australia face urgent selection changes following an innings defeat to South Africa.
  • South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha.
  • Marnus Labuschagne has averaged 22.09 across his last 47 Test innings without scoring a century.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Guardian argues Australia's heavy defeat by an innings and 31 runs against South Africa in the second Test has exposed severe batting frailties. After being bowled out for 99 in Gqeberha, Australian selectors face mounting pressure to overhaul the lineup ahead of the deciding Test in Cape Town, with Marnus Labuschagne and Nic Maddinson under intense scrutiny.

Cameron Green and Josh Inglis are expected to return from injuries, potentially forcing major structural adjustments. The writer suggests Australia could move Matt Renshaw or Labuschagne to open with Travis Head, accommodating Green's return to the middle order as a pure batter, while Cooper Connolly also remains in contention.

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