After Australia's WTC Final defeat to South Africa, captain Pat Cummins hinted at a possible batting reshuffle, acknowledging misfiring top-order concerns and opening the door for fresh faces in the new Test cycle.

Pat Cummins reflected on Australia's two-year WTC cycle after his team were unable to get over the line against South Africa at Lord's.

Mitchell Johnson raised concerns about the performance of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon. He further stated that the bowling quartet should not be viewed as guaranteed selections any longer.