Why you’re not seeing big crowds in the stands for Australia’s Test clash with South Africa

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 12, 2026

Even Nathan Lyon was expecting more of a turnout for the No.1 and 2 Test teams in the world. So does nobody care about Test cricket here in Durban? The answer isn’t simple.

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