Cricket Australia revealed the cancellation of their series against Afghanistan following further restrictions on the rights of women by the ruling Taliban.
Australian captain Pat Cummins said even David Warner was taken aback by the decision to award him the player of the series award against South Africa.
South Africa managed to hold off the Australian bowling attack to draw the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
The Proteas' batting woes continued in the third Test against Australia in Sydney as the tourists went to stumps on day four on 149-6.
Batting coach Justin Sammons says the Proteas will take a positive approach into their batting innings after persistent rain meant no play was possible on day three of the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney.
Usman Khawaja battered the South African bowling attack to help guide Australia to a mammoth 475/4 at the close of play on day two in Sydney.