Key points
- PCB drops TikTok video showing Babar Azam and squad in high-energy white-ball training
- Pakistan to face South Africa in six-match series — three T20Is, three ODIs
- Venues include Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Faisalabad
- Fans flood social media, calling the clip a “must-watch” moment for cricket lovers
ISLAMABAD: Cricket fever is on the rise as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a vibrant TikTok video showing Babar Azam and the national team in action at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
In typical social media style, it was a dashy marking of the official start of Pakistan’s preparations for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa.
The video, captioned “Focus shifts to white-ball cricket”, captures a spirited training session with Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and other stars sharpening their T20 and ODI skills. Within hours, the post gained massive traction online, as fans hailed the energy, camaraderie, and focus of the squad.
@pcb Focus shifts to white-ball cricket 🎯 Pakistan squad hits the nets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as preparations for the T20I series against South Africa begin 🏏 #PAKvSA | #GreenPeYaqeen
According to the PCB, the six-match home series begins with the T20I leg, followed by three ODIs — all hosted across Pakistan’s iconic cricketing venues.
Pakistan vs South Africa White-Ball Series Schedule:
- 28 October – First T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- 31 October – Second T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 1 November – Third T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 4 November – First ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- 6 November – Second ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- 8 November – Third ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Cricket followers are calling the PCB’s TikTok post a “perfect teaser” before the South Africa series, urging others to “watch the clip before the first ball is bowled.” The video also sparked excitement among fans eager to see Pakistan’s top order regain form and deliver dominant performances on home turf.
Analysts note that the series presents a chance for Pakistan to test new combinations, with the spotlight firmly on Babar’s leadership and the team’s white-ball depth ahead of a busy international calendar.
