Babar-Rizwan Comeback Story! Pakistan Stars Train Hard Before South Africa Tests

Pakistan’s star batters Babar Azam and Mohd. Rizwan is making a determined comeback ahead of the much-awaited Test Series against South Africa. The players weren't part of the team in the Asia Cup 2025, and now, they are returned to the training camps and are focusing on making a good comeback in the Pakistan National Cricket Team.

Babar Azam and Mohd. Rizwan has been one of the core members of Pakistan Team, however, due to their poor performance in the recent bilateral series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) tried young players instead of experienced ones in the Asia Cup 2025, but the results were still the same. Now, both players returned to the squad and will be playing against South Africa.

Why is This Comeback so Important?

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the backbone of Pakistan’s Test batting line-up. After some inconsistent performance and time away from the white-ball squads, both star players will be looking to prove themselves again in the longest format. With the Protest squad touring, Pakistan will need experience and skills that these two players will bring.

The Two-matches test series between Pakistan and South Africa is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle and is very crucial for Pakistan’s hopes to make it to the top. However, strong performances from Babar and Rizwan can help Pakistan to beat South Africa and get a better position in the WTC Points Table.

Intense Training and Preparation

Photos and Videos are coming out from the National Cricket Academy that show Babar Azam extensively working on his technique. He’s also spending extra hours in the gym to increase strength and stamina, knowing the South African bowlers are known for their pace and bounce.

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman, has been seen doing rigorous wicket-keeping drills and sharpening his batting with red-ball specialists. Rizwan’s focus in the nets was trying to play different shots, which impressed the coaches, and they believe he is ready to go big.

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Pakistan vs South Africa Test Schedule

Pakistan Squad for South Africa Test Series

Shan Masood (Captain), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-Keeper),Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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