Aamer Jamal returns to the Test side, while Ali Shabbir, Muhammad Tayyab Arif and Saqib Khan receive their maiden international call-ups ahead of the two-match series.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan have added four players to their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with pace-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal returning to the side and three uncapped players earning maiden international call-ups.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the inclusion of fast bowler Ali Shabbir, batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and pacer Saqib Khan in the updated squad.
The trio recently represented the Patron’s XI in a three-day practice match against Sri Lanka at Islamabad Club from 4 to 6 November.
Meanwhile, Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the squad after being named in the initial selection.
Pakistan’s updated Test squad
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.
New selections impress in domestic cricket
Aamer Jamal, who has represented Pakistan in nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is, returns to the Test setup following impressive domestic performances.
The 30-year-old recently delivered an outstanding performance in the President’s Trophy Grade-I final, claiming seven wickets for 32 runs and scoring a valuable 55.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Tayyab Arif earned his maiden call-up after scoring 727 runs in seven first-class matches at an average of 66.09, including three centuries.
The 19-year-old Ali Shabbir has claimed 22 wickets in eight first-class matches, while Saqib Khan finished among the leading wicket-takers in the 2025-26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, claiming 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule
The opening Test will begin on 9 November at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the second match will be played in Lahore.
• First Test: 9-13 November, Rawalpindi.
• Second Test: 17-21 November, Lahore.
Pakistan will look to make the most of their home advantage as they prepare for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.