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Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa

Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa
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Source: The Guardian Sport · NewTimes editorial text based on the source feed.

Crushing defeat in second Test raises fresh questions about fragile batting lineup before Cape Town decider The old adage that it is harder to get out of the Australia cricket team than into it is about to be put to the test.

The horror show against South Africa in the second Test that ended in defeat for Australia by an innings and 31 runs exposed familiar fractures in the lineup that have less than a week between matches to be repaired.

The Australian selectors have shown in South Africa they are prepared to change a winning formula with the ball, while they have long been reluctant to cut ties with proven performers with the bat.

But the first innings capitulation as Australia were all out for 99 in Gqeberha could force their hand to ma