'It starts for us in Pakistan': South Africa captain issues warning to oppositions

South Africa's cricket team, led by Aiden Markram , is preparing to defend their World Test Championship title as they begin a new cycle with a two-test series in Pakistan. The series starts on Sunday and will be followed by two matches in India in November. South Africa earned their champion status after defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's in June. "I suppose you create a bit of a target on your back if you've won (the WTC), and if that's the case, it's fair. We want to chase a place in the final again and lift that trophy once again but realise each team will be coming for us," said Markram, who is stepping in for regular captain Temba Bavuma due to a calf strain. "We, as a team, have to keep getting better and improving and playing well in all different types of con