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Salman Butt has highlighted the disparity between the Test cricket performances of Pakistan and India, emphasizing that comparing the two teams may not be fair, especially given India's remarkable record in the longest format.

Butt noted that while India faced a defeat in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, their overall home record is exceptional. In contrast, Butt pointed out that Pakistan has struggled to establish dominance even on home soil.

Speaking in his latest YouTube video, Butt stated: "India have always struggled in South Africa. They have won in Australia but have not looked very comfortable in South Africa. However, you still cannot compare Pakistan to India. They at least win all of their home Tests; we tend to lose even at home.

"The comparison isn't there. Pakistan have never won a series in Australia, whereas they have won two over there. India have played good cricket in England as well."

Expressing concern over South Africa's decision to name an inexperienced squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, Butt suggested that Cricket South Africa (CSA) should address the issue and find a suitable solution. The absence of senior players from the squad is attributed to the concurrent scheduling of the series with the SA20 league.

"South Africa have named an inexperienced squad for the Test series, in which the captain himself is a debutant. Such a team was made just because their main players wanted to play in T20 leagues. I don't know if they will think about this or will just continue to distribute NOCs to the players. All of the top-class cricketers know that this is very wrong. If such things continue, there won't be any difference between cricket and baseball."

Notably, uncapped player Neil Brand has been appointed as the captain for South Africa in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to commence on February 4.