Babar Azam Makes Triumphant T20I Return as Pakistan Announce Squads for South Africa and Tri-Series

The King is Back! Babar Azam Returns to Pakistan’s T20I Setup

The wait is finally over for cricket fans! In a monumental development for Pakistan cricket, the superstar Babar Azam has been recalled to the T20I squad for the first time in nearly a year. His return marks a massive boost for the Men in Green as they gear up for a high-octane schedule, including a thrilling series against South Africa and a competitive tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Fresh Faces and Familiar Heroes

Babar’s inclusion confirms his status once again as an all-format player for Pakistan. Joining him in the T20I ranks are wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan and the impressive offspinner Usman Tariq, who earned his spot after a brilliant performance as the second-highest wicket-taker in the CPL with the Trinbago Knight Riders.

Meanwhile, the pace battery receives a major lift with Naseem Shah returning to the T20I side, having kept his place in the ODI squad. The team will be led in the ODI format by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who takes the reins for the first time during the three-match series against South Africa this November.

Squad Breakdown

Here is how Pakistan lines up for the upcoming challenges:

Pakistan ODI Squad

• Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha

Pakistan T20I Squad

• Captain: Salman Ali Agha
• Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq

With a blend of seasoned veterans and explosive talent, Pakistan is ready to set the field ablaze. The journey begins with three T20Is against South Africa, followed by the intense tri-series action scheduled from November 17 to 29. Fasten your seatbelts, cricket fans—this is going to be an unforgettable ride!