Pakistan is expected to drop pacer Aamir Jamal for the second match of their two-match Test series against South Africa, sources have confirmed. Mir Hamza is likely to be selected as his replacement in the playing XI for the match, which is set to begin on Friday in Cape Town.
It is also anticipated that left-arm spinner Nauman Ali, who took 20 wickets at an average of 13.85 in the two Tests against England in October 2024, will not be included in the playing XI due to the pitch conditions in Cape Town.
South Africa leads the series 1-0 after securing a two-wicket victory on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Following the win, South Africa has also qualified for the final of the ICC World Test Championship, which will take place next year at Lord’s.
