South Africa vs Australia 2018: 3 key factors ahead of the Test series

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The captains will have a key role to play

After a disastrous time in colored clothing at home, South Africa get back to whites when they take on Australia in the four-match Test series that starts on March 1 at Durban.

It is expected to be a battle between the fast bowling units of both the sides.

While the focus is on the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins on one side and Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander on the other, there are other subplots that might impact the outcome of one of the most anticipated Test series of the year.

Let’s go through the three key factors that ought to have an impact on the series:

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