South Africa have confirmed their first tour to Pakistan since 2007 - they will play two Tests and three T20Is between January 26 and February 14 next year. South Africa will travel to Pakistan on January 16 and go into quarantine before the Tests are played in Karachi and Rawalpindi, before they shift to Lahore for the T20Is.

South Africa are the third World Test Championship team to agree to travel to Pakistan after the resumption of top-level cricket in the country following a long hiatus, after Sri Lanka's visit in 2019.

"South Africa confirming a tour to Pakistan and playing matches at the three major centres is a fabulous news for Pakistan cricket and its fans," PCB director Zakir Khan said in a statement. "South Africa is one of the most popular sides in Pakistan even though they last played here in 2007, but the fans have been following their performances closely and now look forward to welcoming them."

Pakistan are also scheduled to host New Zealand, England and West Indies next year.

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