Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa tests

Cricket-With Champions Trophy looming, Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa tests
Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-test series in South Africa in a bid to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy at home next year, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy in mind, Shaheen Afridi rested for South Africa Tests
Shaheen Afridi has been rested for Pakistan's South Africa Tests, prioritising his fitness for the ICC Champions Trophy. The decision, although pragmatic, sparked debate amongst fans and fuelled speculation about his recent exclusion from consecutive Test squads.
With Champions Trophy looming, Pakistan rest Shaheen for South Africa tests
Series to begin on Dec 10 with first T20I, followed by first ODI on Dec 17; Test matches set for Dec 26 and Jan 3.
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Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.
Pakistan's Test squad for South Africa tour announced, no place for Shaheen Afridi and star spinner with 19 wickets vs England
Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas has made his comeback into the Test squad whereas Shaheen Afridi has been rested for the red-ball series on South African soil.
No Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan Test squad for South Africa tour, Babar Azam returns; PCB selector calls it 'strategy'
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who also missed the last two Tests against England, was only picked for the white-ball matches for the South Africa tour.

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