Cummins' Renshaw hunch reflects data-driven batting order flexibility
Australia's decision to drop Matt Renshaw to number five was driven by performance data against spin rather than traditional batting order hierarchy.
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Australia's decision to drop Matt Renshaw to number five was driven by performance data against spin rather than traditional batting order hierarchy.
Josh Hazlewood's 6 for 49 powered Australia to a 214-run victory and a 1-0 series lead over South Africa in the first Test at Durban.
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said Virat Kohli appeared unhappy with how his Test retirement was managed and could have played more red-ball cricket.
Renshaw and Cummins added an unbroken 63 as Australia reached 187 for six before bad light ended day one in Durban.
Renshaw's 190 anchored Australia's recovery after an early collapse and set a new benchmark for runs scored with the tail.
Maddinson returns to the Test side a decade after his last appearance after recovering from cancer that spread to his lung and lymph nodes, opening the batting in Durban.
Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw lead Australia's fightback after South Africa reduced the visitors to 187 for six on day one in Durban.
Green and Renshaw picked up injuries during the third ODI against South Africa.
Renshaw's 109 and Ellis's 5 for 62 sealed Australia's 1-0 series lead.
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