Proteas to take on Australia in World Test final: ‘We’re good enough to win’
Keely Goodall
4 February 2025 | 15:10South 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
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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