South Africa Triumphs Over Australia in ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's
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Summary
South Africa's cricket team overcomes the 'chokers' label to win the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's. Shaun Pollock's nervousness reflects the historical pressure on the Proteas. Aiden Markram's crucial role in the victory is highlighted.
Key quotes
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"That there still was a chance the Proteas - who carried the moniker as professional sport's biggest chokers - could somehow contrive to make a dog's dinner of scoring 69 runs to win the World Test Championship (WTC)."
"Aiden Markram resumed on an un"
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