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Pat Cummins hints at potential changes for Australia after Test loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Pat Cummins hints at potential changes for Australia after Test loss

Summary

Australia's captain Pat Cummins suggested that changes may be needed following a 176-run defeat to South Africa in the third Test at Newlands on November 1, 2026. This loss concluded the series with South Africa winning 2-1 and has boosted their ranking to the top of the ICC Test standings. Cummins acknowledged moments of competitiveness during the series but emphasized the need for improvement as they face a busy Test schedule ahead. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer played pivotal roles, with Rabada taking crucial early wickets and Harmer earning Player of the Match honors.

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By the Numbers

•Australia was bowled out for 111 chasing 288 runs.
•Kagiso Rabada took three early wickets for South Africa.
•Simon Harmer claimed six for 16 and was named Player of the Match.
•South Africa's series win marked their rise to number one in ICC Test rankings.
•Cummins stated Australia may make changes in personnel and style.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'There will be some changes': Pat Cummins hints at Test shake-up after South Africa defeat

What they're saying

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"I still think we're a really good side," Cummins told journalists. "Playing the now number one side in their own country we had our moments in every Test."
— Yahoo Sports

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