South Africa name first Test XI, gun quick unavailable
South Africa has announced its playing XI for the first Test against Australia, with Anrich Nortje returning to the side after a long injury layoff. Star bowler Kagiso Rabada remains sidelined with a hamstring injury but is expected to return for the second Test.
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Team selection updates are critical for sports fans and betting markets, highlighting the physical toll of professional cricket.
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South African spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test of the series against Australia after Temba Bavuma confirmed his side's playing XI on Thursday.
Rabada hurt his right hamstring in winter training and has not played a match since the Indian Premier League in May.
However, the right-arm quick went through his paces at training, bowling to an empty net at a notch below full tilt.
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