Pakistan has named an 18-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against South Africa.
Captain Shan Masood will continue to lead the side featuring Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Imam Ul Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Hasan Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Kamran Ghulam and Abrar Ahmed.
Three new players earning a call-up include Asif Afridi, Faisal Akram and Rohail Nazir.
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from October 12 to 16. The second Test is scheduled in Rawalpindi from October 20 to 24.