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Australia Names Squad for World Test Championship Final Against South Africa

The 15-player squad, led by Pat Cummins, features the return of key players Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood, alongside rising talent Sam Konstas.

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Cricket - T20 World Cup - Semi Final - South Africa v Afghanistan - Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago - June 26, 2024 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action REUTERS/Ash Allen

Overview

  • Australia has announced a full-strength squad for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's, scheduled for June 11–15, 2025.
  • Pat Cummins returns as captain after missing the Sri Lanka tour, joined by Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green, both recovering from injuries.
  • Teenager Sam Konstas earns a spot in the squad as a specialist opener, marking his first major international tour to England.
  • Spin duties will be handled by veteran Nathan Lyon and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann, with Brendan Doggett named as the travelling reserve.
  • The same squad will continue to the West Indies for a three-Test series immediately following the WTC final, reflecting long-term planning by selectors.