Star batsman Babar Azam has returned to the Pakistan Test team after missing the last two matches of the home Test series against England. Babar, who was eliminated from the last two Tests, has regained his place and is part of the teams in all three formats.
However, Shaheen Afridi is yet to find a place in the Test team. Afridi is part of the Men in Green’s T20I and ODI squads but has been kept out of the Test squad to manage his workload ahead of a hectic white-ball season.
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Babar Azam returns to Pakistan Test team
Babar Azam’s return will strengthen the visiting batting line-up as he will provide them with much-needed experience for South African conditions. The Test team will continue to be led by Shan Masood.
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