The 36-year-old du Plessis is expected to form the nucleus of the Proteas batting in the upcoming two-test series which will be first for South Africa in Pakistan in over 13 years.
A PCB official made it clear they would take a final decision based on the government's recommendations.
South Africa will now play two Tests against Pakistan at Karachi (January 26-30) and Rawalpindi (February 4-8), followed by a three-match T20I series at Lahore, beginning from February 11.
Klaasen will captain South Africa in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan beginning February 11 in Lahore.
Pakistan authorities have approved the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the country as the nation continues to witness a surge in the number of coronavirus infections.
Muhammad Omer Bin Khalid, who is studying at Karachi's reputed NED University of Engineering and Technology, was arrested while trying to leave Karachi via a train, according to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police.
The left-arm pacer, who blamed the current dispensation at PCB for his shock retirement, said he would be available to play for Pakistan again only once the support staff led by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq exits.
Posters and placards of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders were raised at a pro-freedom rally in Pakistan's Sindh province, news agency reported.
Placards of PM Narendra Modi & other world leaders raised at pro-freedom rally in Sann town of Sindh in Pakistan, on 17th Jan. Participants of the rally raised pro-freedom slogans and placards, seeking the intervention of world leaders in people's demand for Sindhudesh.
The South Africa squad, which includes 21 players, underwent their first COVID-19 tests soon after landing here on Saturday morning and according to their media manager, all the reports came negative.
Accusing Pakistan of using social media to spread misinformation and attract new recruits, Raju observed that terrorists encourage overground workers to throw grenades or fire pistol at low-value targets and also initiate them into terrorist ranks but people are aware of Pakistan's design.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is worried for terrorists and dials up several leaders.
Back from New Zealand after a disappointing tour which ended with a 0-2 loss in the two-Test series, Pakistan will now play two Tests against South Africa
The Proteas last toured Pakistan in late 2007 when it won the two-test series 1-0.
The first Test will be played from January 26 to 30 in Karachi while the second will be held in Rawalpindi from February 4 to 8.
Armed struggle in Balochistan inspired by Pakistan's decades-old colonial rule, says activist. A Baloch political activist and writer has said that the contemporary armed and political struggle in Balochistan is strongly inspired by the consequences of 70 years of Pakistan's indirect and direct colonial rule.
Muhammad Wasim rewarded several top performers of the domestic season and included nine uncapped players in the squad, which will be trimmed to 16 players ahead of the first Test.
The first Test will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi from January 26, followed by the second one at Rawalpindi (February 4-8) and three T20 Internationals in Lahore.
Amir also took a dig at Misbah and Waqar saying he couldn't play with coaches with different mindsets.
The news, on the basis of information shared by ANI, was put out by several media outlets. However, fact check of the statement by the former diplomat confirmed that it was wrongly attributed to him.
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