Tim Paine unlikely to play M Starc, P Cummins together in South Africa after India debacle

Australian think tank could be looking to introduce several tactical changes after ir embarrassing Test series loss against India. Tim Paine-led side boasts of a formidable bowling attack with likes of Mitchell Starc, Patt Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon. However, in spite of having a potent set of bowlers, y were unable to penetrate India's resilience after opening Test match of series. re is a possibility that team manment resorts to rotating ir premier bowlers during South Africa vs Australia 2021 matches. 

South Africa vs Australia 2021: Selector Trevor Hohns hints at using rotation policy for pace bowlers 

Australian quick bowlers h to toil hard during recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series against India. ir frontline bowlers played all four Test matches of series, and such a worklo is bound to take a toll on a player's body. Moreover, move also did t pay dividends for hosts, and y ultimately lost series to India. 

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According to ESPNcricinfo, selector Trevor Hohns has mentioned that y could have rotated ir fast bowlers against India. This could also indicate that Australia could opt this strategy in an attempt to change ir fortunes after ir underwhelming performance at home. Hohns has expressed his faith in bowling attack and mentioned how four bowlers have been consistently delivering for team over years. Reinstating rotation policy could prove to be a move in right direction, as it will also help in efficiently managing existing worklo for players. 

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South Africa vs Australia 2021

Tim Paine & Co. are slated to play three Test matches in South Africa. Cricket Australia has me it clear that confirmation of tour will depend on satisfactory biosecurity arrangements. tour is of utmost importance for Australia, considering ongoing ICC World Test Championship. After ir surprising series loss to India, it becomes imperative for m to put up a strong show in South Africa in order to keep ir ICC World Test Championship hopes alive. 

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With England's thumping win in Sri Lanka, y also still have a chance to make it to Final along with Australia, New Zealand, and India. Hence, if Australia end up losing a single Test in ir upcoming series, it will become even more difficult for m to secure a place in Final.

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Australia squ for South Africa Tests 2021

Im source: ICC Twitter