Kagiso Rabada warns South Africa not to underestimate Bangladesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Kagiso Rabada has urged South Africa to avoid complacency ahead of their two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting Sunday at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Rabada emphasized the importance of respecting their opponents, pointing to Bangladesh's competitive recent performances, including a historic win in Australia. Rabada acknowledged that South Africa must maintain their intensity and aggressive style of play, focusing on their approach rather than the outcome. As the world's top-ranked Test side, South Africa aims to build on their recent success against Australia while staying mindful of potential pitfalls of underestimating an eighth-ranked opponent.
- •South Africa faces Bangladesh in a Test series starting November 15.
- •Kagiso Rabada highlights Bangladesh's competitive bowling attack.
- •Rabada became the fastest bowler to 350 Test wickets recently.
- •South Africa seeks to maintain aggressive play style.
- •Rabada warns against past underestimation of opponents.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Can't take any series for granted': Kagiso Rabada warns South Africa against complacency ahead of Bangladesh Tests
"South Africa is gearing up to face Bangladesh in a captivating two-match Test series at Wanderers Stadium. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has voiced the importance of not underestimating their opponents, highlighting Bangladesh's recent competitive edge. The South African team aims to uphold their aggressive play style throughout the matches, with Rabada emphasizing the significance of challenging encounters for cricket's evolution.
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