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flag Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's T20I squad for series against South Africa, batting at number three.

flag Pakistan coach Mike Hesson confirmed Babar Azam will bat at number three in the T20I series against South Africa, marking his return after a nine-month absence since December 2024. flag Azam, who stepped down as captain in October 2024, is set to play in the three-match series starting in Rawalpindi, with the final two matches in Lahore. flag The decision follows Fakhar Zaman’s removal from the squad for domestic cricket, creating a spot for Azam as Pakistan prepares for the 2026 T20 World Cup. flag Hesson emphasized the series as key for testing team combinations, praising young spinner Usman Tariq and batter Usman Khan while noting Mohammad Haris’s underperformance. flag Despite South Africa missing several top players, Hesson stressed the team remains dangerous under captain Donovan Ferreira.

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