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Pat Cummins waits for ODI return as Australia name squad for Wanderers

Australia rest Pat Cummins for the second ODI while Alex Carey returns behind the stumps after Josh Inglis's injury.

Pat Cummins will remain on ice for at least one more match, while Josh Inglis's broken finger has given Alex Carey an ODI lifeline with Australia playing for the series against South Africa at the Wanderers. Selectors have put next month's Tests above a sense of occasion, opting against recalling Cummins for their tour's only visit to the iconic Bullring where the fast bowler made his memorable Test debut 15 years ago.

Swing bowler Xavier Bartlett got the nod instead as Mitch Marsh chose to field at the toss. Mitchell Starc has been rotated out but Josh Hazlewood remains in the XI after featuring in Thursday's series-opening 67-run defeat in Durban. South Africa made four changes, the most notable seeing Marco Jansen's twin Duan picked for the first time to an international with his twin.

Aiden Markram is back to open the batting after missing the first ODI for personal reasons. Tristan Stubbs is also back, named in the middle order, along with paceman Lizaad Williams. Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Gerald Coetzee and Corbin Bosch have all been left out.

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  1. DevelopingSep 27, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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