South Africa made history by winning the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in London, ending years of disappointment in major ICC tournaments. Aiden Markram played a crucial role by scoring 136 runs in the second innings to lead his team to victory.

After the final, Steve Smith, who is currently recovering from a serious finger injury, expressed his determination to continue playing. However, his injury is expected to keep him out of the Test side for at least one match in the West Indies, posing a challenge to his career longevity.

Following the defeat, Pat Cummins acknowledged the need for a "reset" within the team, emphasizing the batting lineup's failure to dominate South Africa on days two and three of the match. Cummins highlighted the significance of securing a substantial first-innings lead to control the game, which the Australian team failed to do, allowing their opponents to make a comeback.

Losing the toss and being asked to bat first on day one posed a challenge for the top three Australian batsmen. Cummins expressed disappointment in the team's overall performance, particularly in the top order, where he believed more could have been done to secure a better outcome.