{
  "id": 9107837,
  "title": "Australia bowling attack boosted as Cummins and Starc return v South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/australia-bowling-attack-boosted-as-cummins-and-starc-return-v-south",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T07:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440657/australia-bowling-attack-boosted-as-cummins-and-starc-return-v-south-africa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johannesburg: Australia's bowling attack for their upcoming three one-day internationals against South Africa has been bolstered by the return of captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Mitchell Starc, according to Cricket Australia. The duo were absent during the 3-0 series win in Zimbabwe earlier this week, but will now feature in the series that kicks off in Durban on Thursday. Additionally, all-rounder Jack Edwards is set to make his One Day International debut after being sidelined from the Australia A tour of India. Edwards, 26, is expected to join the squad alongside fast bowlers Billy Stanlake and Spencer Johnson, who are returning home after their participation in the Zimbabwe matches. However, Stanlake will undergo medical scans following a side strain, while Johnson was deemed surplus to requirements after playing in two of the three matches in Harare.",
  "summary": "JOHANNESBURG: Australia’s bowling attack for their three one-day internationals against South Africa has been considerably strengthened with captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc joining the squad along with all-rounder Jack Edwards, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins and Starc sat out the 3-0 series win in Zimbabwe over the last week but will play in the series in South Africa, which…",
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  "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."
}