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Aussies hit back at ex-players in build-up to first South Africa Test

Summary

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Travis Head says it is unfair of former players to criticise the current Australian batting line-up. ABC Sport will live blog the first South Africa vs Australia Test AEDT.

How outlets headlined it

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  • ABC News (Sport) Aussies hit back at ex-players in build-up to first South Africa Test
  • The Guardian Australia (Sport) Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test
  • ABC News (Sport) Aussies dealt major injury blow ahead of first South Africa Test 1 change

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Travis Head has defended the Australian team amid criticism from ex-players.
Travis Head has defended the Australian team amid criticism from ex-players.

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How calmly each outlet wrote it

Outlet Niral ScoreAdjectivesSourcingSentimentMood
ABC News (Sport)as they published this story 85 11 74 -0.9 45.9
The Guardian Australia (Sport) 93.5 7 56 0.0 46.7

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