Babar Azam will make his comeback to Pakistan’s T20I team at the number three position against South Africa, marking his first T20I match since December 2024. Babar Azam. (PIC - X)

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has confirmed that Babar Azam will make his return to T20I cricket, batting at the number three spot in the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. This will be Babar’s first T20I appearance since December 2024.

Hesson shared the update during a press interaction at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while the team was training. The move comes after opener Fakhar Zaman took a short break from T20 cricket to concentrate on playing domestic matches.

What were Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson’s statements?

“I certainly endorse his selection, with Fakhar Zaman sent to firs

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