India, Oct. 23 -- Babar Azam is back. The former captain was recalled to the Pakistan T20I side for the first time in 10 months for the upcoming home series against South Africa and the tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month. Also recalled to the squad was right-arm fast bowler Naseem Shah. There were speculations about a possible captaincy after Salman Ali Agha's poor show in the Asia Cup but the selectors have decided to stick with the right-hander.

Babar, who has been out of the T20 setup since December last year, returned alongside young power-hitter Abdul Samad and the fit-again Naseem. The three-match T20I series against South Africa will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 28 to November 1, while t...