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Labuschagne stops obsessing over technique in bid to reclaim Test spot

The former top-ranked batter played his 58th Test in the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June before Australia dropped him for the subsequent three-Test series in West Indies

Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse
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Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse

Fast bowler Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for one run when South Africa were dismissed for 138 on the second day in reply to Australia's first-innings total of 212 at Lord's

Smith confident as Australia seize control against South Africa
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Smith confident as Australia seize control against South Africa

Australia are 169 runs ahead after a day in which 14 wickets fell

South Africa aim to banish choker tag in WTC final against Australia
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South Africa aim to banish choker tag in WTC final against Australia

Despite being able to call on some of the sport's most formidable players, South Africa have won just one major tournament over the last 27 years

Rabada leads South African pace attack for World Test final
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Rabada leads South African pace attack for World Test final

Rabada spent a month on the sidelines at the Indian Premier League after testing positive for a recreational drug at this year's SA20 competition

Australia sees a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh
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Australia sees a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh

Marsh was dropped after the fourth Test against India following a series of low scores. He was then overlooked for the Sri Lanka tour while battling a lower back injury