South Africa’s Corbin Bosch acknowledges the team faces increased pressure as they begin their World Test Championship title defence. As the reigning champions, the Proteas are aware that other teams will be particularly motivated to defeat them. The team is preparing to host strong contenders Australia and England, alongside Bangladesh, in their campaign. Bosch’s comments highlight the heightened scrutiny and expectations surrounding the South African squad. He suggests the team understands they are no longer underdogs but are instead the target. This awareness aims to fuel their preparation and performance throughout the championship. The Proteas will need to perform at their best to maintain their WTC status and compete for another title.