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World Test Championship: South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has lauded his teammate Keshav Maharaj's work ethic and was willing to "put the house" on left-arm spinner being the first cricketer to arrive at Lord’s and commence his preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, starting on Wednesday.

Maharaj, who is a key figure for South Africa ahead of their 'Ultimate Test' showdown with Australia in London, is just two Test wickets short of reaching the acclaimed 200-wicket club.

"Just the work ethic that he has, I don’t think anyone can match it. I can probably put my house on it (that) he’ll be the first cricketer out there on Wednesday. He will be on the early bus with management; while they’re setting up, he’s bowling.