Matt Renshaw century celebration - (Source: AFP)Australia’s star player Matt Renshaw, who emerged as a hero in the 1st Test vs South Africa, could be given a new role for the 2nd Test, as hinted by Australia skipper Pat Cummins. The seamer spoke to the press, where he heaped massive praise on the southpaw.Matt Renshaw batted at No.5 in the 1st Test and had to bat when the Baggy Greens were reduced to 124/6. From there, Renshaw played a 190-run knock, and it seemed he cemented his place in the team. However, in the latest events, Pat Cummins dropped a new plan for Matt Renshaw.Matt Renshaw Can Open in 2nd Test; Reveals Pat CumminsSpeaking to the press, Pat Cummins revealed that Matt Renshaw can open the innings as well. The 33-year-old iterated that the team is thinking about the different possibilities of using its top 6, and pushing Renshaw to open the innings is one of them."So, if anything, I still think Renshaw can be a great opener, and now he's got another string to his bow that he's found this week. Give us a few days; we'll look at the conditions of the next Test. I mean, it's got to be pretty compelling to move Renshaw from there," Cummins said.For the unversed, Matt Renshaw has spent most of his career opening the innings. The left-handed batter has played 27 matches, out of which 16 have come while opening the innings. Shedding light on his numbers at the top, Renshaw has scored 613 runs and averages 32.26.ALSO READJosh Hazlewood Enters History Books With 5-Wicket Haul vs South AfricaCameron Green Likely To Return To Middle-OrderThere can be several reasons why Australia might be pushing Cameron Green to open the innings. For the 1st Test, Australia were without Cameron Green, and reports suggest that the star all-rounder has regained fitness and is available for selection.If Green comes in, then he will replace Renshaw in the middle-order, and Matt will open the innings with Travis Head.Secondly, Nic Maddison scored a 33-ball duck in the first innings, followed by a 48-run innings. So, the right-handed batter might be shown the door for the 2nd Test.ALSO READTravis Head Mocks Temba Bavuma On Social Media After Australia's Win
