Babar and Abbas Included in Pakistan XI for South Africa Test Match
Pakistan Announces Playing XI for First Test Against South Africa
Pakistan has finalized its playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, set to begin on December 26 in Centurion.
Babar Azam Ranks Fourth in T20I Batting
The squad sees the return of star batter Babar Azam and fast bowler Mohammad Abbas to the red-ball format.
Key Inclusions in Pakistan’s Test Squad
- Babar Azam: After being dropped for the last two home Tests against England due to a string of poor performances, Babar Azam is back in the squad, ready to anchor the batting lineup.
- Mohammad Abbas: The experienced pacer, who last played for Pakistan against the West Indies in August 2021, earned his spot back after taking 31 wickets in five Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches this season.
- Khurram Shahzad: The fast bowler, who missed the England Test series due to injury, has also made his return to the team.
Players Dropped: Babar and Abbas Included in Pakistan XI for South Africa Test Match
- Abdullah Shafique: The opener has been excluded from the squad following three consecutive ducks in the recently concluded ODI series.
Pakistan’s Playing XI for First Test:
- Shan Masood
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Salman Ali Agha
- Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
- Saud Shakeel
- Aamer Jamal
- Naseem Shah
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mohammad Abbas
Recent Form in South Africa Tour
- T20I Series: Pakistan lost the three-match T20I series 2-0.
- ODI Series: The team made a strong comeback with a historic 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series.
Test Series Expectations: Babar and Abbas Included in Pakistan XI for South Africa Test Match
The two-match Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship, promises to be a highly competitive battle as both teams aim to climb the championship standings.
Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if Pakistan’s revamped squad can deliver a strong performance in the red-ball format. Stay tuned for live updates and match highlights! 🚀🏏
Babar and Abbas Included in Pakistan XI for South Africa Test Match
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