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South Africa's fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has cautioned his team against becoming complacent as they prepare to host Bangladesh in an upcoming two-match Test series. Despite South Africa recently surpassing Australia to claim the top spot in the ICC Test rankings, Rabada emphasized that no international series should ever be taken lightly. The first Test is scheduled to commence at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Rabada expressed excitement about the prospect of facing Bangladesh, a team ranked eighth in the latest ICC rankings but capable of posing a significant challenge. The Proteas recently defeated Australia in a series, and Rabada believes Bangladesh, with their competitive bowling attack, will arrive with confidence and determination to make their mark. He stressed that competing against high-quality opposition is a crucial aspect of international cricket, which he finds exciting.

Rabada also admitted that South Africa has previously fallen into the trap of underestimating opponents, resulting in negative outcomes. He cautioned the team to maintain their intensity and not allow complacency to creep in. The 30-year-old stressed that South Africa's focus would remain on their approach, rather than the final result, as they aim to continue playing aggressive cricket.

Rabada concluded by expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming series, highlighting the importance of continuing to compete against the best opposition in the sport.