The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squads for the highly anticipated South Africa tour, which spans from December 10, 2024, to January 7, 2025. The tour will include three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. Below are the complete details of the squads and the schedule.
Pakistan Squads for South Africa Tour
Test Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shan Masood (Captain) | Top-order Batsman |
| Saud Shakeel (Vice-Captain) | Middle-order Batsman |
| Aamir Jamal | All-rounder |
| Abdullah Shafique | Top-order Batsman |
| Babar Azam | Top-order Batsman |
| Haseebullah (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Kamran Ghulam | Middle-order Batsman |
| Khurram Shahzad | Fast Bowler |
| Mir Hamza | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Abbas | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Rizwan (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Naseem Shah | Fast Bowler |
| Noman Ali | Left-arm Spinner |
| Saim Ayub | All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
ODI Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Abdullah Shafique | Top-order Batsman |
| Abrar Ahmed | Leg-spinner |
| Babar Azam | Top-order Batsman |
| Haris Rauf | Fast Bowler |
| Kamran Ghulam | Middle-order Batsman |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Fast Bowler |
| Muhammad Irfan Khan | All-rounder |
| Naseem Shah | Fast Bowler |
| Saim Ayub | All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Fast Bowler |
| Sufyan Moqim | Left-arm Wrist Spinner |
| Tayyab Tahir | Middle-order Batsman |
| Usman Khan (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
T20I Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Abrar Ahmed | Leg-spinner |
| Babar Azam | Top-order Batsman |
| Haris Rauf | Fast Bowler |
| Jahandad Khan | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Abbas Afridi | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Fast Bowler |
| Muhammad Irfan Khan | All-rounder |
| Omair Bin Yousuf | Middle-order Batsman |
| Saim Ayub | All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Fast Bowler |
| Sufyan Moqim | Left-arm Wrist Spinner |
| Tayyab Tahir | Middle-order Batsman |
| Usman Khan (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Tour Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | 1st T20I | Durban |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 2nd T20I | Centurion |
| 14 Dec 2024 | 3rd T20I | Johannesburg |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 1st ODI | Paarl |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 2nd ODI | Cape Town |
| 22 Dec 2024 | 3rd ODI | Johannesburg |
| 26-30 Dec 2024 | 1st Test | Centurion |
| 3-7 Jan 2025 | 2nd Test | Cape Town |
Key Highlights
- Balanced Squad Selection:
- Mohammad Abbas returns to the Test side after stellar performances in domestic cricket.
- Shaheen Afridi has been rested for Tests to manage workload and maintain peak fitness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- Emerging Talent in T20Is:
- Sufyan Moqim, who impressed in T20Is with record-breaking figures, earns a place in the ODI squad.
- Strategic Planning:
- The Test squad is designed to adapt to pace-friendly conditions in South Africa, while the ODI and T20I squads focus on blending experience with youth.
- Comprehensive Tour:
- The series provides Pakistan with opportunities to build momentum in ODIs ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, while challenging themselves in the Test format.
The Pakistan team will depart for South Africa in two phases, with the T20I squad leaving on December 6 and the ODI and Test squads joining them on December 13.
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