# Cricket: The Proteas start the defence of their World Test Championship title against Pakistan in Lahore on Sunday. T20 captain Aiden Markram is leading the team in the absence of injured Temba Bavuma. He hopes their preparation on dry, spin-friendly pitches in Pretoria will help them in the South-Asian country on pitches expected to suit Pakistan’s spin bowlers. Markram points out both teams have to bat on the same pitch, saying conditions will be equally challenging for everyone. The second Test starts in Rawalpindi on the 20th.
Cricket: Proteas start defence of their Test Championship title against Pakistan