Australia, South Africa Contest World Test Championship Final at Lord’s

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is set to lead his team's pace attack in the World Test Championship final against Australia after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine. South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence that the episode has motivated Rabada, who is in excellent form and ready for the challenge against the defending champions at Lord's. Australian captain Pat Cummins stated that his team would not sledge Rabada over the drug ban, emphasizing that such behavior is not their style and expressing surprise if it came up during the match. The ban followed a positive drug test during the SA20 league, and Rabada left the Indian Premier League early to serve the suspension. Despite the controversy, both teams are focused on the historic final, with South Africa seeking their first ICC trophy since 1998 and Australia aiming to defend their title. Cummins also acknowledged the transition phase in the Australian team but remains optimistic about their young talent.