Pakistan has announced its squads for the upcoming multi-format tour of South Africa. Notably, Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have been recalled to the Test squad after being dropped for the recent home series against England. Shaheen Afridi, however, has been included only in the white-ball squads as part of his workload management.
Pakistan’s decision to rest their star pacers and focus on spin-friendly pitches proved successful against England. However, for the South African tour, the team has opted for a balanced approach, incorporating both pace and spin options.
Key Points:
- Test Squad: Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, and Mir Hamza have been recalled.
- ODI Squad: Sufiyan Muqeem has earned his maiden call-up.
- Workload Management: Shaheen Afridi is rested for the Test series.
- Captaincy: Shan Masood will lead the Test side, while Mohammad Rizwan will captain the white-ball teams.
Pakistan’s tour of South Africa is scheduled to begin on December 10th and will feature three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests.
