In the fourth cycle of the ICC Test Championship 2025-27, the Pakistan cricket team, led by Shan Masood, will play a two-Test series against defending champions South Africa. The Pakistan team includes 7 batsmen, 2 fast bowlers and 2 spinners in the first Test starting on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Asif Afridi will replace right-arm spinner Sajid Khan in the 11-member squad. The 38-year-old left-arm spinner has taken 198 wickets in 57 first-class matches at an average of 25.49. He will be accompanied by experienced spinner Noman Ali.
The 11 players who will be playing for Pakistan in the first Test against South Africa in Lahore are Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hassan Ali, Noman Ali and Asif Afridi.
