Asif Afridi, a 38-year-old spinner, has been included in Pakistan's playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to begin on October 12 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Afridi boasts an impressive record of 198 wickets from 57 first-class matches, maintaining an average of 25.49. He will team up with fellow spinner Noman Ali, who, at 39 years old, has taken 83 wickets in 19 Tests with an average of 24.75.

In 2022, Afridi faced a ban from the PCB for not promptly informing the PCB Security and Anti-Corruption Department about any approaches or invitations related to corrupt conduct, as stipulated in the Anti-Corruption Code.

Following a string of home defeats, Pakistan has effectively utilized their spin options, creating challenging conditions for visiting batters by pr

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