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South Africa Test Squad Arrives in Lahore for Pakistan Series

The series opens a new World Test Championship cycle with South Africa entering as reigning titleholders.

Overview

  • Geo News reports the visiting Test squad has reached Lahore and will train before the first match on October 12.
  • Pakistan will host the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium from October 12–16 and the second at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20–24.
  • Pakistan’s Test group stands at 16 players, with local reporting indicating Amir Jamal and Faisal Akram were released from the initial 18.
  • Dunya News says the touring players were transported from Allama Iqbal International Airport to a local hotel under tight security.
  • Three T20Is and three ODIs are scheduled from October 28 to November 8, and Geo News says tickets for the Tests are now on sale.