Proteas premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says all he had to do was block out the noise and do what he knows best in day one of the World Test Championship final against Australia.
Kagiso Rabada became the Proteas' fourth-highest wicket-taker in Tests but had no time to celebrate as his team undid the paceman's good work against Australia on the first day of the WTC final.
Kagiso Rabada took five wickets but Australia fought back late as the fast bowlers dominated the opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Wednesday.
Temba Bavuma has confirmed that Wiaan Mulder will bat at number three in the World Test Championship final against Australia while Lungi Ngidi edged out Dane Paterson for the third seamer position.
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith and long-time teammate Hashim Amla were both inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.