The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has included three uncapped gamers in its squad for the upcoming Check collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, signalling a contemporary method because the staff prepares for an essential project at residence.
Pakistan initially introduced a 14-member squad in October, however the newest adjustments have expanded the group to 16 gamers forward of the opening Check. Babar Azam will proceed to guide the aspect.
3 gamers earn maiden Check call-ups for Pakistan
Batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and quick bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have earned their maiden Check call-ups following spectacular performances in home cricket.
Tayyab, a right-handed batter, has loved an impressive begin to his home profession. Representing Kingsmen Academy, the 19-year-old scored 727 runs in seven matches at a mean of 66.09, together with three centuries. His consistency with the bat has earned him a possibility to exhibit his talents on the worldwide degree.
Shabbir, additionally 19, has emerged as a promising fast-bowling prospect. He has claimed 22 wickets in eight first-class matches and took three wickets through the observe sport in opposition to Sri Lanka. His performances have attracted consideration as Pakistan look to construct depth of their tempo assault.
Saqib has additionally been rewarded for a productive home marketing campaign. He performed a key function in Karachi Blues’ title-winning run within the 2025–26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, taking 47 wickets in 9 matches at a mean of 20.60. His greatest figures of seven for 34 highlighted his potential to bother batters constantly.
Aamir Jamal returns to Pakistan’s Check squad
Alongside the three uncapped gamers, Pakistan have recalled Aamir Jamal, an skilled pace-bowling all-rounder who has represented the nation in 9 Exams, three ODIs and 6 T20Is.
Jamal lately delivered a robust efficiency within the President’s Trophy Grade-I closing, taking seven wickets for 32 runs and scoring 55 to assist Markhor IT Options safe the title. He additionally contributed with each bat and ball whereas captaining Lahore Whites within the opening spherical of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold.
In the meantime, Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been launched from the squad following the newest adjustments.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Check Collection: Schedule and Venues
The 2-match collection will start on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 9, with the second Check scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from November 17 to 21.
Each matches are a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Pakistan will probably be eager to enhance their place after a troublesome run of outcomes, whereas Sri Lanka will purpose to problem the hosts in their very own circumstances.
Pakistan’s 16-member squad for Sri Lanka Exams
Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Muhammad Tayyab Arif, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saqib Khan, Saud Shakeel.
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