Overview

• The two-Test series runs October 12–16 in Lahore and October 20–24 in Rawalpindi before a two-Test tour of India in November.
• Regular captain Temba Bavuma is out with a calf strain, with Aiden Markram appointed to lead in Pakistan.
• South Africa drilled on specially prepared spin-heavy nets at the Pretoria High Performance Centre to simulate low, skiddy conditions.
• Selectors named a spin-heavy group featuring Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer and Prenelan Subrayen, with Keshav Maharaj available for the second Test.
• Spin is expected to dominate in Pakistan after 29 of 31 wickets fell to spinners at these venues during England’s recent visit.