South African bowler Kagiso Rabada has urged his side not to take Bangladesh lightly as the Proteas prepare for their two-match Test series against Australia. South Africa are the world’s new number one Test side and will be looking to build on that momentum on home soil.
The first Test will start in the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Sunday. Rabada feels the number of human resources the Bangladesh side has to make a challenge now stands at a level where they can match the excellent and encouraging team of this magnificent nation, South Africa, despite being their number one in the ICC Test rankings.
The charismatic bowling expert reiterated at a press conference Friday that the game of Cricket is the game of one’s concentration, on others or not.
“In international cricket, you can’t take any series for granted. Rabada said that there always are high stakes on each game you play and Bangladesh would be confident now after their performance.
Bangladesh is in the eighth position in the ICC Test rankings, but has improved significantly in recent times. Their attack and determination to beat any strong team make them a side which should not be taken lightly by South Africa.
The visitors also added a historical nine wicket Test win in the country in August, adding to their form for the upcoming South Africa tour.
Rabada accepted the challenge, saying it plays an important role in international cricket to go from good opposition.
“It’s really exciting, after all?” I think they would want to come here and prove a point, and I’m really looking forward to this battle to be up against them, as much as I can be.