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Captain Cummins Returns As Australia Name Playing XI For First Test Against South Africa

By IANS News December 16, 2022 • 12:00 PM View: 570

Brisbane, Dec 16, After recovering from a quad injury, Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday confirmed his return as hosts announced their playing XI for the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa, beginning at the Gabba on Saturday.

The fast bowler takes the reins back from Steve Smith who led the side in the second Test against the West Indies in Cummins' absence.

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