Fri Dec 13 23:22:15 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Cricket Team Prepares for South Africa Test Series

**JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA –** Pakistan’s national cricket team is gearing up for a two-Test series against South Africa, beginning December 26th. The squad will assemble in Dubai before traveling to South Africa for a pre-series training camp. Key players currently participating in the ongoing white-ball series in South Africa, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, will join the camp after the completion of those matches. Red-ball coach Jason Gillespie will also arrive in South Africa to oversee preparations.

Pakistan currently sits seventh in the ICC World Test Championship standings, while South Africa leads the table and is on the verge of securing a spot in the final. The two-Test series will be crucial for Pakistan’s chances of improving their ranking. The matches are scheduled for Centurion (December 26th-30th) and Cape Town (January 3rd-7th).

This news follows Pakistan’s recent T20I series against South Africa, which they currently trail 1-0 after a loss in Durban. The second T20I is scheduled for tonight. Pakistan will be looking to bounce back in this match and level the series. The team arrived in Centurion today to begin preparations. The first T20I saw standout performances from South Africa’s David Miller and George Linde, while Pakistan’s chase was hampered by a slow start and struggles in the middle order.

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