Cricket - World Test Championship Final - Australia Press Conference - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 9, 2025 Australia's Steve Smith during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
LONDON (Reuters) - Australia batter Steve Smith expects spin to play a significant role in this week’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s as London basks in dry weather ahead of Wednesday’s start.
Australia defend their title against a South African side making a first appearance in the final on what could be dryer than usual pitch at Lord’s and where the seam attacks are expected to dominate.
