South Africa defeated Australia in WTC final, their first ICC title in 27 years. They’ve ripped the ‘choker’ tag, but this wasn’t just about breaking a curse. The victory was forged in Test cricket’s holy fire, with patience, skill, grit. The world can breathe a collective sigh, never mind loyalties.
South Africa didn’t just break a curse—world can breathe a collective sigh, never mind loyalties
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