Misbah is new Pakistan skipper

Pakistan today announced Misbah Ul-Haq will be captain for their upcoming Test series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates.

Misbah, 36, becomes Pakistan's fourth captain of the year and will replace Salman Butt, who has been provisionally suspended by the ICC along with Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for alleged spot-fixing during this summer's series against England.

The trio will have their appeals heard at the end of the month.

Shahid Afridi will continue as skipper of the one-day and Twenty20 sides.

Danish Kaneria, who was recently cleared of match-fixing allegations at Essex, regains his place after being dropped this summer.

Batsman Taufeeq Umar makes the squad after four years in the wilderness and Mohammad Sami has also been recalled.

Pakistan have also recalled team manager Yawar Saeed, who resigned from his post following the controversial tour of England.