A tale of two openers: Maddinson's duck and Renshaw's fightback

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 9, 2026

Australia wobbled on day one in Durban before the demoted Matt Renshaw mounted a rearguard, analysed by Adam Collins and Dan Brettig.

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Telethon 2026: Perth Running Festival Marathon brings elite Kenyan athlete Dominic Ngeno to WA

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I completely trust the club: Maresca backs City

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