WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP

Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher: Winning World Test Championship could revive Test cricket in South Africa

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.

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WTC Final: Three key battles that could decide the destination of the Test mace

The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's will be littered with individual battles throughout the contest.

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Boost for Proteas as David Bedingham returns from injury ahead of WTC final

The Proteas received a boost ahead of next month's World Test Championship final against Australia after David Bedingham returned to competitive action following a six-week injury layoff.

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma suffers elbow injury

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is in doubt for the World Test Championship final due to a recurring elbow injury.

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Aussies gear up for World Test Championship final against South Africa with clean sweep of Sri Lanka

Australia claimed a 2-0 series whitewash of Sri Lanka with a nine-wicket victory in the second Test in Galle in their final Test match before taking on the Proteas in the World Test Championship final.

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Proteas book place in World Test Championship Final after thrilling win over Pakistan

South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets in the opening Test match at Centurion on Sunday, booking their place in the World Test Championship Final in June 2025.

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