<p>South Africa may have gone to the top of the world Test rankings after their 2-0 series win in England but Proteas captain Graeme Smith insisted there'd be no complacency ahead of a tour of Australia.<br /><br /></p>.<p>November will see South Africa in the unusual position of travelling to Australia, for much of the time since the Proteas' re-admission to international cricket the world's leading side, as favourites to win a Test series.<br /><br />However, the South Africa captain -- speaking after a 51-run win at Lord's yesterday saw his side beat former England two Tests to nil with one draw as the former number one team lost a home campaign for the first time since going down to the Smith-led Proteas in 2008 -- was wary of the task ahead.<br /><br />"We need to have a strong base so when the wind blows we can handle ourselves," he said.<br /><br />"We need to increase our bowling depth in case we get injuries and have players who can come in and perform," opening batsman Smith added.<br /><br />"These guys have built a formidable unit but we have Australia next and that will be an awesome challenge for us.<br /><br />"Hopefully, we can push forward and take control."<br />South Africa were briefly the world's top Test team in 2009 and Smith said: "Having touched it before, we are pretty humble about this.<br /><br />"There won't be too many flashy things from our side going forward, our feet will be firmly on the ground."</p>
<p>South Africa may have gone to the top of the world Test rankings after their 2-0 series win in England but Proteas captain Graeme Smith insisted there'd be no complacency ahead of a tour of Australia.<br /><br /></p>.<p>November will see South Africa in the unusual position of travelling to Australia, for much of the time since the Proteas' re-admission to international cricket the world's leading side, as favourites to win a Test series.<br /><br />However, the South Africa captain -- speaking after a 51-run win at Lord's yesterday saw his side beat former England two Tests to nil with one draw as the former number one team lost a home campaign for the first time since going down to the Smith-led Proteas in 2008 -- was wary of the task ahead.<br /><br />"We need to have a strong base so when the wind blows we can handle ourselves," he said.<br /><br />"We need to increase our bowling depth in case we get injuries and have players who can come in and perform," opening batsman Smith added.<br /><br />"These guys have built a formidable unit but we have Australia next and that will be an awesome challenge for us.<br /><br />"Hopefully, we can push forward and take control."<br />South Africa were briefly the world's top Test team in 2009 and Smith said: "Having touched it before, we are pretty humble about this.<br /><br />"There won't be too many flashy things from our side going forward, our feet will be firmly on the ground."</p>