Proteas to take on Australia in World Test final: ‘We’re good enough to win’
South Africa is getting ready to take on Australia in the World Test Championship in June.
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Taijul Islam (2L) during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on 24 October 2024. Picture: TANVIN TAMIM/AFP
John Maytham speaks with Shukri Conrad, South Africa national cricket test coach
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The Proteas coach, Shukri Conrad, has played a significant role in getting the Proteas into fighting shape.
He also helped the team secure a spot in the June World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.
Australia are the current champions, having defeated India in the 2023 final.
In the lead-up to this important match, Conrad says the team has to find a way to prepare as well as they can to face Australia.
“We are definitely good enough to beat them. We are good enough to beat anyone.”
- Shukri Conrad, South Africa national cricket test coach
Conrad was named ICC coach of the year in 2024.
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“It is all about getting invested into turning the Proteas into a brand that people want to follow again and that the cricketing world respects again.”
- South Africa national cricket test coach
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