{
  "id": 13751722,
  "title": "Josh Inglis to link up with Australia squad ahead of second test against South Africa in Gqeberha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/josh-inglis-to-link-up-with-australia-squad-ahead-of-second-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-inglis-australia-squad-ahead-162500783.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australia faces a selection dilemma ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha due to the potential return of Josh Inglis, who is recovering from a fractured finger, and Cameron Green's bid to recuperate from an abdominal strain. Inglis' return, combined with Green's potential comeback, could force the team to reevaluate its batting lineup. Inglis received positive medical news and is set to join the squad for the upcoming Test, but his selection will hinge on a further evaluation by the Australian medical team. The wicketkeeper-batter's injury, sustained during the opening ODI in Durban, forced Australia to make changes to their squad and include wicketkeeper Sam Harper and Nic Maddinson. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald stated that Inglis' absence effectively required the team to replace two roles, rather than just one batter. The potential return of Green adds to the selection puzzle, as his fitness will be closely monitored. If both Inglis and Green are cleared to play, the selectors will need to decide how to accommodate their returns while maintaining the team's batting and wicketkeeping requirements. Australia will also need to consider the performances of players like Matt Renshaw, who contributed significantly in the first innings of the Durban Test.",
  "summary": "Australia's cricket squad gears up for the pivotal second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha. Following a recovery from a finger fracture, Josh Inglis might rejoin the team, alongside Cameron Green, who is hopeful after an abdominal strain. The selectors face a dilemma in integrating both players while evaluating the contributions of substitutes like Matt Renshaw for their choices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Smith sets new catching record as Australia take firm grip on test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/smith-sets-new-catching-record-as-australia-take-firm-grip-on-test",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:06:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Smith sets new catching record as Australia take firm grip on Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/smith-sets-new-catching-record-as-australia-take-firm-grip-on-test-13723891",
        "published": "2026-10-11T13:24:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Australia takes control of 1st cricket test vs South Africa, leads by 139 runs at stumps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/australia-takes-control-of-1st-cricket-test-vs-south-africa-leads-by",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:45:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}