His teammates highlighted the finger spinner as a key figure for South Africa ahead of their Ultimate Test showdown with Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 11 in London.
Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has declared Australia as "favourites" to defend the World Test Championship mace. While looking from the perspective of South Africa, Panesar feels the Proteas have a "great opportunity" to prove that they can take on the "best in the world".
Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad urged his team not to get too much overawed by the occasion but rather to embrace it. He also put aside any issues about the "chokers" label Proteas has faced over the years due to a lack
As Australia prepares to face South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final on June 11, Aussie star batter Steve Smith has hinted at the kind of conditions that could shape the outcome of the summit clash.
South Africa will be aiming for their first-ever world title in international cricket history, as they take on Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's from June 11
Pat Cummins led Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title after beating hosts India in the final of the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad and to their maiden WTC title in the same year. He is also leading Aussie to their second WTC Final scheduled on June 11 against South Africa.