England will have the chance to examine South Africa and Australia closely after their Test series, with both teams due to face England during the next 12 months. The contest is presented as a valuable source of information for England as it prepares for those future meetings.
Among the issues to consider are concerns surrounding Australia captain Pat Cummins and the weaknesses England may be able to target. The series is described as enthralling, making it a potentially useful reference point for assessing how both sides perform under pressure.
The available material does not specify the results of the series, the precise concerns affecting Cummins or the particular weaknesses identified in either team. It does, however, frame the contest as an important opportunity for England to gather insight into two future opponents.
England’s preparations will therefore include studying the lessons from the South Africa-Australia Tests. The significance of those lessons will become clearer when England meets each side over the coming year.
