Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa. Since Warner played his last test match in January 2024,

Pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and allrounder Cameron Green have been recalled from injury and young batter Sam Konstas has been retained in Australia’s squad for next month's World Test Championship final against South Africa.

The intrigue over who will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final is likely to continue until closer to the Test against South Africa at Lord's with the decision to be made whether to recall Sam Konstas and if Cameron Green can be fitted back into the team.