Matt Renshaw to join Aussie against Protest
Matt Renshaw to join Aussie against Protest
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Queensland opener Matt Renshaw appears to be in line for a recall to Australia’s Test side with the batsman set to fly to South Africa immediately after the Sheffield Shield final in Brisbane. “Renshaw will fly to Johannesburg this evening to join the under-siege tourists ahead of Friday’s final Test against South Africa in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering crisis.” Test captain Steve Smith has been suspended by the ICC for the fourth Test and Cameron Bancroft copped three demerit points and a 75 per cent match fee deduction.

Further sanctions from Cricket Australia could follow pending the outcome of an investigation led by Iain Roy, CA’s head of integrity. Smith and vice-captain David Warner were stood down from their leadership roles before day four of the third Test. Renshaw warmed up with the Bulls at AB Field on Tuesday and took to the field in the morning session, stationed at first slip and then the boundary as Tasmania raced to 0-166 before play was suspended due to heavy showers.

The left-hander last pulled on the Baggy Green in September for the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong. He lingered around as players from both sides awaited a verdict on whether play would resumed on Tuesday. It’s understood preparations were made for Renshaw to be substituted out of the match but they may not be required as an early end to the five-day decider looms.

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