Inglis to rejoin Australia squad during South Africa tour

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Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia's Test squad before the second match of the South Africa tour as he recovers from a fractured finger.

Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia's Test squad before the second Test against South Africa after receiving positive news about his fractured finger injury this week. He will fly to Gqeberha next week to continue his recovery, with Australian officials to assess whether he is fit enough to play immediately or wait until the third Test in Cape Town.

Inglis would likely have featured in the first Test in Durban had he not suffered the finger injury in an ODI a week earlier. Nic Maddinson was called up as his replacement and opened the batting on Friday, scoring a 33-ball duck. The selection has drawn criticism from former players, though Maddinson retains the second innings to justify his call-up.

Inglis's return adds to Australia's selection puzzle alongside Cameron Green, who is also hoping to return from an abdominal strain. If either player recovers in time, Matt Renshaw would likely return to open the batting. Renshaw stabilised Australia's first innings in Durban with an 86-run partnership with Pat Cummins after the team slumped to 6-124.

Inglis to rejoin Australia squad during South Africa tour — Image: The West Australian

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WA wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis to rejoin Test squad in South Africa after overcoming broken fingerWestern Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is en route to South Africa to rejoin Australia’s Test squad as he continues his recovery from a broken finger.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 10:18
Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandaryJosh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 10:06
Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandaryJosh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Josh Inglis · Cameron Green · Nic Maddinson · Matt Renshaw · Australia · South Africa · Durban · Cape Town

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