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.
The Proteas will return to Indian shores this November for a highly anticipated multi-format tour, with the BCCI confirming a change in venue for the opening Test of the series.
Former South Africa head coach Mark Boucher believes that winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final could be a defining moment for Test cricket in the country, reigniting public interest and belief in a format that has struggled for support.
The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's will be littered with individual battles throughout the contest.
The injury-prone Jofra Archer should be given the all clear for his long-awaited return to Test cricket for England this July.
South African cricket fans can look forward to a packed home Test calendar in 2026-27, with the Proteas scheduled to host eight matches - but not before sitting out a full season of red-ball cricket on home soil.