South Africa’s attempt to dislodge Australia’s Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon from their status as the world’s leading Test attack is expected to have a major impact on the upcoming series.
Former Australia fast bowler Trent Copeland has identified the battle between the Proteas and the established Australian attack as a decisive factor in the contest.
The series will therefore place particular focus on whether South Africa can topple the quartet’s position at the top of Test cricket’s bowling hierarchy.
