The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the squads for the South Africa tour scheduled from December 10, 2024, to January 7, 2025. The tour includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. Here are key details:
Test Squad Highlights:
Shan Masood leads the team, supported by Saud Shakeel as vice-captain. Key players include Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Rizwan. Mohammad Abbas makes a return following strong domestic performances.
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ODI Squad Highlights:
Mohammad Rizwan captains with a balanced mix of experience and emerging talent, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Sufyan Moqim.
T20I Squad Highlights:
Rizwan again leads, with standout names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and all-rounders Saim Ayub and Jahandad Khan.
Tour Schedule:
The series starts with T20Is in Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg, followed by ODIs in Paarl, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The Tests conclude the tour in Centurion and Cape Town.
The squads blend seasoned players with rising talent, strategically selected for South Africa’s challenging conditions. The series offers crucial preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
