Lahore: Changes are likely in Pakistan’s squad for the T20 series against South Africa.
Shadab Khan, who led the national team in the T20 series against New Zealand due to Babar Azam’s injury, also suffered a leg strain. All-rounder Zahir Mahmood has been ruled out of the series against South Africa. There are strong candidates, Fakhar Zaman will return to the squad.
The names of players who have performed in domestic cricket including Sohaib Maqsood, Sharjeel Khan, Zeeshan Malik and Azam Khan are also under consideration. Hassan Ali can be added in place of Wahab Riaz. It is difficult muhammad hafeez to join the Across Squad back home, the situation is not yet clear with regard to allowing the all-rounder to join late.