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South Africa begin its World Test Championship title defence in Pakistan, with Aiden Markram stepping in as captain. The team has undergone specialised training to prepare for the expected spin and lower seam movement in Pakistani conditions. They aim to reach the final again and lift the trophy, acknowledging that all teams will be targeting them.

India started their Test series preparations against West Indies shortly after their Asia Cup triumph. The team focused on managing player workload amid a tight schedule and pitch assessments.