Ashwell Prince urges Proteas batters to adapt and go big in Test series in Bangladesh

The tourists will have a relatively inexperienced batting group, especially in sub-continent conditions where the Proteas have not had a Test tour since playing in Pakistan in 2021.

Prince is more than familiar with the players and pitches in Bangladesh having played there and then spent time as the Tigers' batting coach in 2021 and 2022.

The former middle-order Test batter said he will spend time over the next few days urging the national team to adapt to the humidity and heat and making a mark in foreign conditions.

Prince told reporters: "The key thing, whether you're playing in conditions you're used to or unaccustomed to, is to spend time at the crease and get used to what's in front of you.

"Yes, there's not a lot of experience in our batting lineup in these conditions, but even for young guys in South Africa, after three or four years you've played all over the country and learned how to play on difference surfaces.

"It's about adapting and adjusting, and this will be no different.

"This is another opportunity for these guys to tick off playing in a different country with different conditions. Being adaptable is the biggest word in cricket."

The couple of Test matches will be a solid examination for a Proteas batting line-up that is expected to consist of Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bendingham and Ryan Rickelton.

When asked what he was hoping to get out of the series from his batters, Prince said: "For the guys to build big partnerships.

"We've spoken among ourselves, when two guys are in and going nicely they need to capitalise and make it count.

"Having the right mentality will be key, to overcome the conditions and allow oneself some time and then go big."

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