South Africa Names Preliminary Squad for Australia Test Series Including Rabada
South Africa has named an 18-member preliminary squad for the upcoming three-Test series against Australia starting October 9. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, recovering from a hamstring injury, is included with his availability for the first Test to be assessed. Lungi Ngidi and Dewald Brevis, both injured, were excluded. The squad features seven fast bowlers, including Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee, and three spinners. Marques Ackerman is the only uncapped player, competing for a top-order batting spot. The team will assemble in Durban on October 1.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 28 Sept, 08:12 am. Other outlets followed.