The Pakistan cricket team suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of India in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. A total of 3 matches were played between India and Pakistan in the tournament, and the Pakistani team lost all three.
Sports News: Following successive defeats against India in the Asia Cup 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its squad for the upcoming Test series. Pakistan has included 18 players in the team, led by captain Shan Masood, and featuring Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Additionally, three new uncapped players have earned a spot in the squad.
Pakistan Squad Announcement
Pakistan has announced an 18-member squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa. This series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 and will commence on October 12 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The squad will be further trimmed before the first Test. Three uncapped players have been included in the team: Asif Afridi, Faisal Akbar, and Rohail Nazir. Shan Masood has been retained as the captain of the team.
The presence of experienced players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan strengthens the team, while the inclusion of new players will provide opportunities for young talent.
Shan Masood (Captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akbar, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (Wicketkeeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
South Africa Tour of Pakistan Schedule
- Test Series
- First Test: October 12-16, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Second Test: October 20-24, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- T20 Series
- October 28 – First T20, Rawalpindi
- October 31 – Second T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- November 1 – Third T20, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- ODI Series
- November 4 – First ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- November 6 – Second ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- November 8 – Third ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Prior to the series, a training camp for the players will be held from September 30 to October 8. This camp will be overseen by red-ball coach Azhar Mahmood and NCA coaches. Players who recently participated in the Asia Cup will join the team on October 4.
