Renshaw shifts to No.5 after two-Test opener recall

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 22:24 · Archive

Matt Renshaw has moved from opening to batting at No.5 for Australia's first Test in Durban against South Africa.

Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests for Australia's tour of South Africa. On day one in Durban, Renshaw scored an unbeaten 46, helping Australia recover from 6-124 to 6-187 alongside Pat Cummins. Renshaw said he is ready to bat flexibly wherever the team needs him.

How it is being reported

• Versatile Renshaw happy to be a floater on move to No.5Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 22:02
• Versatile Renshaw happy to be a floater on move to No.5Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 22:02

In this story: Matt Renshaw · Pat Cummins · Nic Maddinson · Marnus Labuschagne · Australia · South Africa · Durban · Bangladesh

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