Lahore, October 12, 2025: Pakistan’s white-ball cricket squad will assemble in Lahore this week for a training camp ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against South Africa.
Players are expected to report for the camp within the next one to two days, as preparations shift focus from the ongoing Test series to limited-overs cricket.
Head coach Mike Hesson will oversee the camp, which is aimed at sharpening players’ skills for the shorter formats. Among those expected to participate are Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah.
According to sources, players called up for the camp will not feature in the second round of the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025–26.
Minor adjustments to the squad are likely before the white-ball series begins. Hussain Talat and Khushdil Shah are expected to be left out, while Irfan Niazi could make a comeback.
The South African tour of Pakistan is already underway, with the first Test in progress at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, concluding on Thursday. The second Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24.
Historically, South Africa have dominated Pakistan in Test cricket, winning 17 of their 30 encounters, while Pakistan have won six, and seven matches have ended in draws.
Following the red-ball series, both sides will contest three T20 Internationals from October 28 to November 1 — the first in Rawalpindi and the remaining two in Lahore. The tour will wrap up with a three-match ODI series from November 4 to 8 at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
