Pakistan Announces Squads for South Africa Tour: Shaheen Afridi Left Out of Test Team
Pakistan has revealed its squads for the upcoming multi-format tour of South Africa, scheduled from December 10 to January 7. The tour includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches.
Key Squad Selections:
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and Salman Ali Agha are included in all formats.
Shaheen Shah Afridi is selected for white-ball matches but excluded from the Test squad.
Naseem Shah will play in ODIs and Test matches.
Why Was Shaheen Afridi Left Out of the Test Squad?
- His exclusion is part of workload management to prevent injuries.
- He also missed Pakistan’s last two Test matches against England for the same reason.
Pakistan’s selectors are focusing on player fitness and rotation strategies, ensuring peak performance across all formats.
