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Mark Butcher: Triumphant Proteas expose Australian frailties

South Africa’s victory in the World Test Championship final was a fairytale moment for a nation that has been through the ringer when it comes to ICC tournaments.
Not only was it a very sweet moment, but an unexpected one too.
The Proteas have historically been a real force in Test cricket, topping the world rankings under Graeme Smith, but ahead of this WTC cycle you probably wouldn’t have said that the longer format was their best opportunity to end their wait for a major global trophy.
To win eight Test matches on the bounce and beat an Australian side who I think everyone had as favou...

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