Proteas to take on Australia in World Test final: ‘We’re good enough to win’

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Keely Goodall

4 February 2025 | 15:10

South Africa is getting ready to take on Australia in the World Test Championship in June.

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
“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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