Durban, South Africa, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Rabada out but 'X-Factor' Nortje in for South Africa

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2026-10-08

Star South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the first Test against Australia starting at Kingsmead on Friday -- but Anrich Nortje will return for his first Test appearance since 2023. Rabada, who took nine wickets in the match when South Africa beat the same opponents in the World Test Championship final at Lord's last year, would be given more time to recover from a hamstring injury, according to South African captain Temba Bavuma. Bu......

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