Desperate move? Pakistan recall 38-year-old Afridi, Akram

Pakistan has announced a spin-heavy 18-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, featuring five spinners and the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shan Masood will captain the side, which aims to leverage spin-friendly home conditions, a strategy that proved successful against England last year. This series marks their first World Test Championship assignment.

Desperate move? Pakistan recall 38-year-old Afridi, Akram
Pakistan has announced a spin-heavy 18-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, featuring five spinners and the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shan Masood will captain the side, which aims to leverage spin-friendly home conditions, a strategy that proved successful against England last year. This series marks their first World Test Championship assignment.