Rohail nazir

ICC World Test Championship: Pakistan have recalled senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the two-Test series against South Africa, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, beginning on October 12.

Both players missed the recent Asia Cup but now rejoin Shan Masood’s squad, which features a blend of experience and fresh faces.

The national selection committee announced an 18-member squad on Tuesday, which will be trimmed before the first Test in Lahore. Three uncapped players — left-arm spinner Asif Afridi, wrist-spinner Faisal Akram, and wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir — have been given opportunities to train with the senior side and push for potential debuts.