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Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia's future in test cricket despite failing to impress in their five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, coach Andrew McDonald said.

Temba Bavuma, however, helped South Africa bury the “chokers” tag with a five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship at Lords’, helping the Proteas win their maiden ICC world title in the process.