Islamabad [ Pakistan ], September 30 (ANI): Left-arm seamer Shaheen Afridi returned to the longest format of the game as Pakistan announced an 18-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa , which will be taking place in October.

Shan Masood will once again lead the side as they commence their ICC World Test Championship campaign, with key fast bowler Shaheen Afridi earning a recall after he missed Pakistan 's most recent Test series against the West Indies at the start of the year.

There is no room for fellow quick Naseem Shah, while the experienced duo Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are included in a playing group that will be trimmed prior to the first Test that commences in Lahore on October 12.

There are a trio of players in line to make

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