Pakistan’s Test Preparations Falter Ahead of South Africa Series Amid First-Class Cricket Shortage
Pakistan’s red-ball campaign for the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle begins on a shaky note as the team prepares to host defending champions South Africa with minimal first-class match practice. The two-Test series, starting October 12 in Lahore, marks Pakistan’s first appearance in the format since January 2025—a gap that red-ball captain Shan Masood…