New Delhi. The test series between Pakistan and South Africa is going to start from 26th December. Pakistan has announced its playing eleven for the first Test against South Africa starting at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Former captain Babar Azam has returned to the team. He was dropped after the first Test against England. Shan Masood will take command.
Kamran Ghulam, who made his debut in Test cricket during the series against England, is also included in the team. Pakistan has not fielded a spinner for the first of the two Test matches and has instead selected four fast bowlers. It includes Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas.
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After suffering a humiliating 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh at home, the Shan Masood-led team is coming back with a 2-1 series win against England at home in the longest format. After losing the T20 series to the Proteas team, they made a comeback by winning the ODI series 3-0. Now it remains to be seen how his performance is in the test series. The second test will be held in Cape Town from January 3.
Pakistan’s playing XI for the first test: Shan Masood (captain), Saeem Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Salman Ali Aga, Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 25, 2024, 22:49 IST