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Pakistan recalls Babar Azam and Naseem Shah to boost T20 batting and pace attack after recent losses, with selectors excluding Fakhar Zaman and adding young talent, officials said.
- On Oct 23, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced white-ball squads for the upcoming home series, naming a 15-member T20I squad and a 16-member ODI squad, recalling former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah to the T20I squad.
- After losing three times to India in the Asia Cup, PCB selectors rejigged the side to address T20 batting woes and recall Babar Azam following his strong Test form against South Africa.
- Mystery spinner Usman Tariq earned a maiden call-up and is the only uncapped player in the T20I squad, while Fakhar Zaman, opener, and Sufyan Muqeem, wrist spinner, were named among reserves with Haris Rauf.
- Mohammad Rizwan was retained in the ODI squad after losing captaincy, with Shaheen Shah Afridi leading ODIs and recalls of Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, and Haseebullah strengthening the 16-member squad.
- From October 28 to November 1, Pakistan hosts South Africa in Rawalpindi and Lahore, then stages ODIs in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8, and a tri-series from November 17 to 29.
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Babar, Naseem recalled in Pakistan’s T20 squad for home series against South Africa
Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan’s T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month.
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return as Pakistan name white-ball squads for home fixture - The Tribune
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced their white-ball squads for upcoming home fixtures across the next month, featuring notable returns, including Babar Azam and Naseem Shah to the T20I team, and Haris Rauf to the ODI squad, ahead of the upcoming series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
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Babar, Naseem recalled in Pak’s T20 squad - News Today
Islamabad, Oct 24: Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan’s T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month. Babar, afer being sidelined from the T20 format since December last year, is back with young hard-hitter Abdul Samad and Naseem. The T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from…
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