'Flawed' Test Championship Reveals World Cricket's Underlying Problems
- Australia, led by Pat Cummins, will aim to retain their World Test Championship crown when they face South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, in the final at Lord's beginning on 11 June.
- Cummins returns after missing the Sri Lanka series due to the birth of his second child while Australia's team combination remains uncertain ahead of the final.
- South Africa's two-year WTC journey included early losses and key performances from veterans like Bavuma, coach Shukri Conrad, and opener Aiden Markram.
- Markram, South Africa's 30-year-old opener with 572 WTC runs, said, “You would be silly to say it’s just another game,” highlighting the final’s significance.
- This highly anticipated final could reshape legacies as Australia seeks to retain the title and South Africa aims to overcome previous near-misses in major tournaments.
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Cameron Green at 3, star batter likely to be out; Australia's Probable Playing XI for WTC final
Australia bid to defend their World Test Championship title when they meet Temba Bavuma's South Africa in the final at Lord's in a couple of days' time. The Aussies are being considered favourites for the Test championship despite some question marks lingering over the team combination. The Aussies will have to see who opens with Usman Khawaja with several names in the fray. Captain Pat Cummins will be returning after missing the Sri Lanka Test …
South Africa's Fresh Blood Fuels Path to World Test Championship Final | Sports-Games
Veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj hails the young talents in South Africa's cricket team for bringing fresh energy, aiding their transition, and topping the World Test Championship points table. The team, guided by experienced players, is set for the ultimate face-off against Australia at Lord's on 11 June.

'Flawed' Test Championship reveals world cricket's underlying problems
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition's format.
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