South Africa lost the first Test match against Australia in Durban (Credit: AP)
\n\nFormer South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has questioned Cricket South Africa's decision to hold the first Test match against Australia in Durban, claiming that the venue's track record against the tourists and its low attendance should have made the governing body reevaluate its decision. His criticism follows Australia's decisive 214-run victory at Kingsmead, which gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Australia's victory maintained their stellar record at the Durban location, where they had previously defeated South Africa in 2006, 2009, and 2018.
\n\nThe most recent loss has strengthened Faf's worries over the series' schedule. The former captain wonders why South Africa would start such a major match at a venue where Australia has had significant success.
\n\n"For me, there's a big question mark that I'd like to put to the decision-makers at Cricket South Africa. When you have such a poor record at Kingsmead in Durban, while Australia have an excellent record there — I think they've won their last four consecutive Test matches against us at the venue — why would you start the series there? You're effectively telling the opposition…
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