Following Josh Inglis' injury, who has already been ruled out of the first Test, Australia has added Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson to their Test team to boost their batting for the upcoming series against South Africa. During the ODI series, Inglis fractured a finger, and Cameron Green's abdominal strain gave Australia a scare as well. While Green is racing against time to fit for the first Test, Matt Renshaw, who was hit on his right hand during the third ODI, is expected to feature. The 34-year-old's inclusion in the squad completes a remarkable comeback from testicular cancer treatment in 2025. Harper, on the other hand, struck a century for Australia A this week. George Bailey, chairman of the selectors, stated, "Sam gives us wicketkeeping cover as Josh continues his recovery while Nic provides flexibility throughout the batting order." The first Test is scheduled to begin on October 9 in Durban.