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'Frustrating' loss will 'gnaw away' at Australia

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'Frustrating' loss will 'gnaw away' at Australia. (2026, October 31). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/frustrating-loss-will-gnaw-away-at-australia-20261101-p61aay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Pat Cummins, captain of the Australian cricket team, expressed frustration over their defeat in the final test match against South Africa, saying it would "gnaw away" at his team. The loss occurred on the last day of the series' third and final Test match, leaving Australia disappointed with their performance throughout the game.
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On October 31, 2026, Australia suffered a humiliating defeat in the final test match against South Africa, leaving captain Pat Cummins to express that this loss would be particularly painful and linger for some time. The match concluded with South Africa emerging victorious, which Cummins acknowledged would "gnaw away" at his team due to the embarrassment felt on the last day of the series. This third and final Test was part of a larger cricket tournament where Australia struggled significantly against their African counterparts.

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Captain Pat Cummins admitted the loss would 'gnaw away' at Australia as they were embarrassed on the final day of the third and final Test against South Africa.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01
🔮 Captain Pat Cummins admitted the loss would 'gnaw away' at Australia as they were embarrassed on the final day of the third and final Test against South Africa.
2026-11-01 · The Sydney Morning Herald
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