South Africa faces Australia in Durban ODI as Aussies rest Test stars
Australia will miss captain Pat Cummins and carefully manage Cameron Green's workload in Thursday's ODI to prepare for the Test series.
Australia's first ODI against South Africa in Durban comes with focus on the Test series starting next month at Kingsmead. Captain Pat Cummins will not play Thursday.
Mitch Marsh will handle the captaincy. Allrounder Cameron Green is managing a shoulder injury.
Green trained Tuesday but has not yet bowled hard since arriving in Africa. The squad is building his bowling load gradually.
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will reunite as opening bowlers. The wider team strategy shows Test cricket is the priority.
- Thursday, Durban
- ODI date
- Kingsmead, next month
- Test series venue
- Mitch Marsh
- ODI captain
- Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood
- Opening bowlers
Why it mattersTest cricket matters more to Australia's plans. ODI results matter less than keeping key players healthy.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans watching the ODI will see a team not at full strength, with the real squad battle coming in the Test matches.
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