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Australia faces selection dilemmas for series-deciding Test in Cape Town

Australia vs South Africa Newlands Cricket Ground Cameron Green Steve Smith Test cricket

Australia prepares for the third and final Test against South Africa at Newlands, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The match serves as a decider for the ICC World Test Championship standings and the top Test ranking.

Australian selectors face several personnel decisions. Nic Maddinson has been released from the squad to play Sheffield Shield, likely paving the way for Matthew Renshaw to return to his opening role. All-rounder Cameron Green has been cleared to play following a unique abdominal injury sustained during the ODI series, though he is expected to participate solely as a batsman.

Other key concerns include the fitness of Steve Smith, who is managing a neck injury, and the form of Marnus Labuschagne. Meanwhile, South Africa will feature wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton, who returns to the squad following the injury-induced absence of fast bowler Anrich Nortje. The match is expected to draw a sold-out crowd at the iconic Cape Town venue.

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Australia · Australia men's cricket team · Australia national cricket team · Cameron Green · Matthew Renshaw · Newlands · Newlands Stadium · South Africa · South Africa national cricket team · Steve Smith

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Top-order tangle complicated by Smith's neck heck [www.europesays.com]
Ryan Rickelton returns to Newlands for crucial third Test against Australia [capeflats.co.za]
Newlands to provide test of more than bat and ball for Australia - Inside Politics [insidepolitic.co.za]
Australian training choices suggest Matthew Renshaw will open in third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Cameron Green eyeing return to middle order [www.watoday.com.au]
Cameron Green ‘pretty surprised’ as recall looms for Test series decider in Cape Town [www.sportingnews.com]
Maddinson released as Australia wait on Smith's neck [www.perthnow.com.au]
Smith fitness test for Cape Town Test series decider [www.crictracker.com]
New ball warm-up for Renshaw, as Green eyes No.5 spot on return from ‘bizarre’ injury [www.ghanamma.com]
South Africa vs Australia third Test in Cape Town: Australia prepares for return to Newlands stadium where sandpaper scandal broke in 2018 [www.smh.com.au]
Cameron Green Ready to Return for Deciding Test Against South Africa [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Steve Smith undergoes fitness test ahead of final SA Test [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Green good to go after finding natural game with bat [www.perthnow.com.au]
Proteas name XI for Australia series decider [www.sacricketmag.com]
Australia faces selection headache before series-deciding Test against South Africa [sundayworld.co.za]
Aussies confirm first omission as Smith doubt lingers [thenightly.com.au]
Fresh Newlands drama will decide world’s top Test team [theqldr.com.au]
Aussie batter sent home as question marks surround Steve Smith [7news.com.au]
Australian training choices suggest Matthew Renshaw will open in third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Cameron Green eyeing return to middle order [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Cameron Green Available For 3rd Test Against South Africa But Can't Bowl [www.news18.com]
South Africa vs Australia third Test in Cape Town: Australia prepares for return to Newlands stadium where sandpaper scandal broke in 2018 [www.theage.com.au]
‘We’re Behind You’: Faf du Plessis’ Message To Steve Smith After Sandpapergate [www.timesnownews.com]
Australian training choices suggest Matthew Renshaw will open in third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Cameron Green eyeing return to middle order [www.smh.com.au]