Australia, South Africa Name Squads for WTC Final

Both South Africa and Australia have named strong 15-man squads for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, starting June 11. South Africa's squad features the return of pace bowler Kagiso Rabada after a suspension for a recreational drug violation and Lungi Ngidi from injury, with coach Shukri Conrad emphasizing skill and experience for English conditions. Australia's defending champions have named a full-strength squad, with captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Cameron Green returning from injury alongside experienced players like Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith. Both teams will participate in warm-up matches before assembling in London as they prepare for a highly anticipated and competitive final. Australia is seeking to win back-to-back WTC titles, while South Africa makes its debut in the final. The squads reflect consistent selection strategies and focus on squad balance and red-ball strengths.