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Empty stands at Australia's Test against South Africa

Original: Why you’re not seeing big crowds in the stands for Australia’s Test clash with South Africa

Australia's Test match against South Africa is being played in front of noticeably sparse crowds, prompting questions about why fans are staying away. Attention is on ticket prices, scheduling and declining attendance at Test cricket as possible explanations for the empty stands at what is traditionally one of the sport's marquee fixtures.

Why now: Sparse attendance at a major Test match between two top cricket nations is unusual and is prompting debate about the state of Test cricket crowds.

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