Pakistan update WTC27 series squad against Sri Lanka - ICC

Pakistan have added four players to their Test squad for the [upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/pakistan-bring-in-fresh-batting-talent-for-sri-lanka-tests), with pace-bowling all-rounder [Aamer Jamal](https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/69957/aamer-jamal), fast bowler Ali Shabbir, batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and pacer Saqib Khan earning places.

Earlier, the PCB had named an initial squad for the upcoming Test series.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the additions, with Tayyab, Ali and Saqib receiving their maiden international call-ups. The trio recently featured in the Patron’s XI three-day practice match against Sri Lanka at the Islamabad Club from 4-6 November.

Meanwhile, Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the squad after being included in the initial side.

**Pakistan's updated Test squad v Sri Lanka:** Babar Azam (captain), Aamer Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Muhammad Tayyab Arif, Razaullah, Saad Baig, Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saqib Khan and Saud Shakeel.

Jamal, who has represented Pakistan in nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is, returns to the Test setup. The 30-year-old has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, recently starring in the President’s Trophy Grade-I final with figures of 7/32 and a valuable 55 with the bat.

Tayyab has earned his maiden call-up following an impressive first-class season, scoring 727 runs in seven matches at an average of 66.09, including three centuries.

The 19-year-old Ali has claimed 22 wickets in eight first-class matches, while Saqib was among the leading wicket-takers in the 2025-26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, finishing with 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60.

The opening Test of the two-match series will get underway on Monday, 9 November, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

### **Pakistan v Sri Lanka Test series schedule:**

**First Test:** 9-13 November, Rawalpindi

**Second Test:** 17-21 November, Lahore