LONDON (Reuters) -A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak as they defend their WTC title next week.

Reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final proved South Africa's continued ability to compete in the top echelons of world cricket but winning it could mark the start of an entirely new era, according to former national coach Mark Boucher.

WTC 2023-2025 Final: Former cricketer Matthew Hayden opened up on Australia's chances of winning the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 Final against South Africa, reiterating the Aussies' performance at the iconic Lord's, where the summit clash will be taking place.