LAHORE, Dec 1: Abdul Razzaq and wicket-keeper Rashid Latif are scheduled to leave for South Africa from Lahore and Karachi, respectively early Monday morning.

Pakistan team after completing the successful tour of Zimbabwe Sunday also leaves for South Africa, Monday.

Razzaq and Rashid will meet in Dubai, from where they will travel together to South Africa. Pakistan is to play five ODI and two Test matches against the host.

Razzaq and Rashid, both recovered from their wrist and neck injuries, respectively, before they were selected in the team.

Razzaq got his wrist injured in the second Test against Australia in Sharjah in Oct and he was declared fit after 42 days.

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