Pakistan appoints interim red-ball coach as Gillespie steps down

Pakistan is currently competing for a three-match T20I series against the Proteas, which will be followed by as many ODIs. The two-Test series then begins at Centurion on Boxing Day.

While the visitors are out of contention for a place in next year’s WTC finals, South Africa, who currently occupy top spot in the points table, have emerged as front-runners for the summit after their recent 2-0 drubbing of Sri Lanka at home.

To conclude their 2023-25 ​​WTC cycle, Pakistan will host the West Indies in January.