{
  "id": 19930077,
  "title": "‘You can’t take any team for granted,’ says Rabada about Bangladesh challenge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/you-cant-take-any-team-for-granted-says-rabada-about-bangladesh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T06:08:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/cant-take-any-team-granted-rabada/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South African all-rounder Kagiso Rabada has expressed his team's readiness and cautious approach as they prepare to face Bangladesh in the first Test of their two-Test series at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. The Proteas are currently the top-ranked team in the ICC Test cricket rankings, following a recent 2-1 win over Australia. However, they will be playing Bangladesh off the back of a 1-0 defeat to West Indies in their recent two-Test series, and they are ranked eighth in the Test rankings. Despite being favorites, Rabada urged the Proteas not to underestimate Bangladesh, reminding them that in international cricket, no series should be taken for granted. He highlighted the high stakes and excitement surrounding the upcoming series, noting that both teams are eager to prove their mettle and deliver thrilling cricket. Rabada, who has returned to the Proteas Test setup after recovering from an injury, expressed his enthusiasm to continue his cricketing journey and hopes his performance will inspire his teammates.",
  "summary": "Kagiso Rabada says the Proteas are fired up for a strong challenge from a Bangladesh team looking to make history.",
  "key_points": [
    "South African team ready for Bangladesh challenge",
    "Proteas ranked top, Bangladesh eighth in Test rankings",
    "Rabada urges not to underestimate Bangladesh"
  ],
  "editors_take": "South Africa must balance their top-ranked status with caution to avoid another series loss after a recent defeat to the West Indies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}