Markram, Proteas excited about new challenge of facing Bangladesh in Dhaka

The South African cricket team are preparing for the first of two Tests against Bangladesh, starting in Dhaka on Monday.

Aiden Markram will lead the Proteas in the first Test against Bangladesh. Picture: Daniel Prentice/Gallo Imagesmajority of the South African team have not played in Bangladesh before

“I feel we’re in a good space as a team and are all looking forward to the series,” said Markram on Sunday. “We would like to play some good cricket. As a Test unit we feel we’ve upskilled nicely, and are better able to face the spinning ball,” said the top-order batter.

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