The Proteas are often tormented by turning tracks on the sub-continent and have asked for a wicket with pace and bounce for the first Test against Bangladesh at Senwes Park on Thursday. Speaking at his pre-match media conference on Wednesday, captain Faf du Plessis did not hide the fact that they were going to take full advantage of home conditions. "We have asked for a wicket that has some pace and bounce in it, so I am hoping that happens," he said. "When you go to the sub-continent, you get pitches that spin a lot and you have to make sure that you take them out of their comfort zone when they come here. "Whether that means leaving grass on the pitch or using sideways movement trying to get some pace and bounce, you have to make sure you use your own conditions well, and hopefully we will see that in this Test match," he said with a smile.
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