Mackay, Aug. 24 -- Australia captain Pat Cummins has turned his attention to the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, which will play a crucial role in determining the teams that qualify for next year's final.

Cummins claimed six wickets as Australia secured an emphatic innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh inside two days in Mackay on Sunday.

The Australians now have some time to prepare before embarking on a three-Test tour of South Africa in October, a rematch of last year's World Test Championship Final at Lord's.

The series against the Proteas could well serve as a preview of the 2027 World Test Championship Final, with Australia and South Africa currently occupying the top two positions in the st...