In a crucial juncture, the PCB declared the squad for the upcoming Test Series against South Africa. Shan Masood continues as captain, with Babar Azam being brought in for some valuable experience.
Babar, Shaheen in PAK Squad For SA Tests
In the last Test Series against West Indies, Babar extreme5 to 45 runs in four innings, retained in the side. Shaheen returns to Test Cricket after almost a year’s absence, with encouraging results in the 2025 Asia Cup. The PCB has decided to maintain the status quo with Shan Masood as Pakistan’s Test captain despite the southpaw’s having overseen only three wins out of twelve Tests.
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Pakistan’s squad for South Africa Tests
Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi
The team, tentative to get snipped before the first Test in Lahore, is a perfect blend of experience and youth.
Three uncapped players – left-arm spinner Asif Afridi, wrist-spinner Faisal Akram, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir – have been given a chance to train with the senior side.
Pak vs SA first Test shall take place at Gaddafi Stadium from October 12 to 16.
Second will be at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24.
The squad, which will be cut down before the first Test in Lahore, is a perfect mix of experience and youth.
Three uncapped players – left-arm spinner Asif Afridi, wrist-spinner Faisal Akram, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir – have been given an opportunity to train with the seniors.
Pakistan versus South Africa first Test will be played at Gaddafi Stadium from October 12 to 16.
The second will be played from October 20 to 24 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Here’s the schedule of South Africa’s tour to Pakistan
| Match | Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | October 12–16 | Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore |
| 2nd Test | October 20–24 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 1st T20I | October 28 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | October 31 | Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore |
| 3rd T20I | November 1 | Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore |
| 1st ODI | November 4 | Iqbal Stadium | Faisalabad |
| 2nd ODI | November 6 | Iqbal Stadium | Faisalabad |
| 3rd ODI | November 8 | Iqbal Stadium | Faisalabad |
