US EditionPAK vs SA, 2nd Test: Pakistan Mulls Third Spinner as It Looks for South Africa Sweep
South Africa returns key spinner Keshav Maharaj to counter Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack as hosts seek a 2-0 series sweep on a pitch favoring spinners, coach Azhar Mahmood said.
- The second and final Test begins on Monday in Rawalpindi, with Pakistan aiming to sweep the series 2-0, as Mahmood said either Abrar Ahmed or Asif Afridi could be called up.
- Spin bowling dominated the previous Test, taking 34 of the 40 wickets as Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs last week, with Noman Ali taking 10 and Sajid Khan six.
- South Africa will be bolstered by the return of Keshav Maharaj, who is likely to partner Senuran Muthusamy after his 11 wickets in the first Test.
- Azhar Mahmood warned the Rawalpindi pitch will turn more and first-innings runs will be crucial, so teams must score big and not depend on the toss.
- Selecting an uncapped 38-year-old spinner would be an unusual but possible move, as Mahmood said either Abrar Ahmed or Asif Afridi could be called up for the Rawalpindi Test.
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