Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.
South Africa vice-captain Aiden Markram says past disappointments will not weigh on the Proteas when they face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's this week.
Lord's will play host to the final of the World Test Championship for the first time next year, the International Cricket Council has announced.
Gus Atkinson stole the limelight from James Anderson on his farewell Test at Lord's, claiming stunning figures of seven for 45 as England completely dominated West Indies on day one of the first Test.
The MCC has dished out significant punishment to three members after the uncouth incident which occurred in the Long Room on day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
England bowler Stuart Broad is convinced that Australia captain Pat Cummins will regret how Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping at Lord's was handled.