Pakistan Announces Squads for South Africa Tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will include three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests from December 10 to January 7. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are included in all three formats, while Naseem Shah has been selected for Tests and ODIs but not T20Is. Shaheen Shah Afridi is excluded from the Test squad due to workload management, but he will participate in the white-ball matches. Mohammad Abbas returns to the Test side after a notable performance in domestic cricket, while Sajid Khan has been dropped despite his earlier success against England. The selection aims to balance experienced players with emerging talent, as the team prepares for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB expressed confidence in their squad's ability to perform strongly in South Africa, aiming for a historic series win.