First time in 149 years: Australia make unique record in first Test vs South Africa

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What happened

Australia's 18-member squad has an average age of around 32.6, with only three players under 30.

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  • Australia's 18-member squad has an average age of around 32.6, with only three players under 30.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:30:00 UTC.

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  6. 'Gambhir is chopping and changing': Ex-Australia player calls India 'unsettled'

  7. Jaishankar highlights shared aspirations, self-reliance in India-Africa partnership

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