The Proteas have backed up their claim as the most successful non-subcontinental nation to play in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India.

The constitution of your average cricket player is a delicate thing. The 'western' cricketer is especially prone to being overpowered when faced with an assault of foreign conditions in the subcontinent. Sights, sounds and the atmosphere itself collude to make players from genteel England, New Zealand and Australia show their less dynamic nature and immature immunity.

Africans and particularly South Africans are a much more hardy, mature and dynamically tuned lot. The Proteas, through their latest success in Bangladesh, re-affirmed their ability to tour well in all conditions. They have raked up victories in Pakistan and Bangladesh to support the contention that they are the TOP team when it comes to the touring the subcontinent.

'India will not be able to hide in the comfort of its traditional home advantage'


India will not be able to hide in the comfort of their traditional home advantage - the South Africans are equally at home here. The Proteas also have mature immune systems forged in African conditions which also help to ensure the players are not victims of infamous 'Delhi Belly' type Indian bugs. This maturity, along with the dynamic nature of the South African nation itself, stacks the odds in favour of a clean-sweep of India.

India have had a difficult tour of Australia, and South African coach Gary Kirsten will be working hard to get the squad ready to face the Proteas. South Africa are on a high and will will be re-writing the book on how to clean up in Asia Minor, with Pakistan and Bangladesh already in this season's bag.

The title 'Lords of the Latitudes' is also up for grabs, with South Africa hoping to dominate in one season.