South Africa cricket team will undergo nine COVID-19 tests in Pakistan during their one-month stay.

According to the media reports, extensive testing is being done to ensure players’ safety and security.

The visiting team will first be tested three times upon their arrival in Karachi and during six-day quarantine period.

More tests will then be conducted before and after each Test and during the three-match T20I series.

The newly-appointed chief selector Wasim Khan will be announcing the Test squad for the two-match series against South Africa in Karachi on January 15.

The 20-member squad will be announced which is going to enter the bio-bubble while the other 16-member squad will be named near to the Test match.

“We are in consultation with all the domestic coaches and team management regarding the Test squad against South Africa,” Wasim said.

Pak vs South Africa Test Matches Schedule

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test

Jan 26 2021, Tue – Jan 30 2021, Sat

National Stadium, Karachi

Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test

Feb 04, Thu – Feb 08, Mon

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Pak vs South Africa T20I Schedule

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I

Feb 11, Thu

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Feb 13, Sat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd T20I

Feb 14, Sun

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore