Published on, Oct. 1 -- October 1, 2025 1:50 AM

The national selection committee has named an 18-member squad for the two-Test match series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 against South Africa, commencing on October 12.

The squad will be further trimmed before the start of the first Test, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a press release.

The PCB said Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, while three uncapped players - Asif Afridi, Faisal Akram and Rohail Nazir have also been included.

South Africa, champions of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, will take on Pakistan in the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from 12 to 16 October, while the second Test will be staged at the Rawalpindi Cric...