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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Proteas have afforded themselves no luxuries at training ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh starting at Kingsmead on Thursday.<\/p>\n

In fact, it’s been all about making things as tough as possible, particularly given the sense that they commence this vital skirmish at a venue with conditions that might resemble the sub-continent more than Africa.<\/p>\n

With the wounds of an unexpected ODI series still raw and a poor recent record in Durban – South Africa have lost seven of their last 10 Tests here – weighing on certain minds, there’s no room for complacency.<\/p>\n

Pitches in the spotlight at SA’s hoodoo venues for Bangladesh Test series<\/p>\n

“We’ve come a long way,” said Keshav Maharaj, the Proteas’ first-choice spinner and senior player on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

“I believe our batting and bowling has grown a lot over the past months. We\u2019ve made ourselves uncomfortable, taken ourselves out of our comfort zones in terms of training and tried to emulate conditions we’re might be faced with.<\/p>\n

“So yes, while there might be the thought there that sub-continent teams have done well here, we\u2019ve come a long way and we\u2019re trying to turn the tide, especially at Kingsmead.”<\/p>\n

The Proteas have indeed put themselves in a handy position on the ICC World Test Championship table, occupying the second spot, which will be fortified by a positive outcome against the Tigers.<\/p>\n

“I believe we\u2019ve had a phenomenal year, starting in the West Indies. There have been some highs and lows. The loss in the ODI series has hurt a lot of the guys, but this Test side is different to that squad and hopefully we can carry over the confidence from the India and New Zealand series,” said Maharaj.<\/p>\n

“That said, the Bangladesh team has done extremely well and know these conditions. They can’t be taken lightly so we need to control what we can.<\/p>\n

“No team can be on a high forever. It\u2019s about dusting ourselves off and there\u2019s a new buzz and excitement among the squad.”<\/p>\n

That rejuvenation and inexperience, Maharaj believes, will be crucial in helping South Africa kick the nasty habit of starting slowly in series.<\/p>\n

“That’s an interesting issue. We\u2019ve tried to adjust but we just don\u2019t seem to get it right yet,” he said.<\/p>\n

“In a two-match series it\u2019s going to be difficult if you\u2019re a slow starter. Maybe the new faces can help us start on the front foot. We need to take control in the first hour and then set up a platform.”<\/p>\n

The first ball will be bowled at 10:00.<\/p>\n

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