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South Africa begin its World Test Championship title defence in Pakistan, with Aiden Markram stepping in as captain. The team has undergone specialised training to prepare for the expected spin and lower seam movement in Pakistani conditions. They aim to reach the final again and lift the trophy, acknowledging that all teams will be targeting them.

India captain Shubman Gill said that the wickets for the upcoming Test series against West Indies will have a good balance between bat and ball. India and the West Indies are set to lock horns in a two-match series set to begin on October 2 in Ahmedabad.