Former cricketer Basit Ali has questioned the inclusion of Babar Azam in Pakistan's squads for South Africa tour and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the Green Shirts` squads for all three formats for the upcoming

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Green Shirts’ squads for all three formats for the upcoming tour of South Africa

Shaheen and Babar were dropped from the longest format after a slump in form and last played against England in Multan in October.

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan announces ODI and T20I squads for the South Africa tour. Mohammad Rizwan leads, with strong lineups for all formats.

Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket in South Africa.

Pakistan has announced their squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, featuring Babar Azam in all formats. Shaheen Shah Afridi will be rested for the Test series to prepare for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, while the T20I series provides a platform to blend experience with emerging talent,' Aqib Javed, the PCB selection committee member said.

Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.