David Warner questions spin choice as Australia faces South Africa in Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
During Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, David Warner expressed disbelief as Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to use part-time spinner Matt Renshaw instead of Nathan Lyon. The decision came as Australia aimed to utilize a four-man pace attack on a grassy pitch, leaving Lyon out of the playing XI. Warner criticized the empty stands at the ground, highlighting concerns about the health of Test cricket. Renshaw bowled five overs, conceding 18 runs without taking a wicket, in an effort to provide variety amidst a South African fightback. Both Warner and Renshaw had previously made headlines during the tour for a record partnership, adding irony to the situation.
- •Australia opted not to play Nathan Lyon in the second Test.
- •Matt Renshaw bowled as a part-time spinner, conceding 18 runs.
- •Warner criticized the lack of fans at the Test match.
- •The pitch conditions favored a pace-heavy attack.
- •Warner and Renshaw previously partnered for Australia's highest ninth-wicket stand.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'Where is Nathan Lyon?': David Warner in loss of words as Pat Cummins uses Matt Renshaw as spin option in SA vs AUS 2nd Test
"David Warner was left in disbelief after Pat Cummins bowled Matt Renshaw instead of frontline spinner Nathan Lyon during Day 3 of the SA vs AUS 2nd Test.
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