Pakistan cricket team squad
Pakistan cricket team squad , Here’s the latest detailed news on the Pakistan cricket team squad announced for the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka 🇵🇰🆚🇱🇰:
🇵🇰 Pakistan T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Series 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played in Dambulla on 7, 9, and 11 January 2026. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
🏏 Captain:
- Salman Ali Agha – continues as captain, having played a record 34 T20Is in 2025. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
📋 Full 15-Member Pakistan Squad
✔ Salman Ali Agha (c)
✔ Abdul Samad
✔ Abrar Ahmed
✔ Faheem Ashraf
✔ Fakhar Zaman
✔ Khawaja Nafay (wk) — first international call-up
✔ Mohammad Nawaz
✔ Mohammad Salman Mirza
✔ Mohammad Wasim Jr
✔ Naseem Shah
✔ Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
✔ Saim Ayub
✔ Shadab Khan — recall after injury
✔ Usman Khan (wk)
✔ Usman Tariq (Pakistan Cricket Board)
🟢 Key Notes About the Squad
🔄 Shadab Khan Returns
- All-rounder Shadab Khan has made a comeback to the national T20I team after recovering from shoulder surgery and playing in the Big Bash League (BBL). (Pakistan Cricket Board)
⭐ Debut Call-Up
- Khawaja Nafay, a young wicket-keeper batter (23), receives his first call-up to the Pakistan senior T20I squad. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
❌ Senior Players Rested
Several senior stars are not included because they are currently playing in the BBL 15, including:
- Babar Azam
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Haris Rauf (Geo News)
📅 Series Schedule
📍 Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka
🗓️ T20I Dates:
1️⃣ 1st T20I – 7 January 2026
2️⃣ 2nd T20I – 9 January 2026
3️⃣ 3rd T20I – 11 January 2026 (Pakistan Cricket Board)
This series also serves as preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India & Sri Lanka. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
🏆 Context
The PCB’s selection reflects a mix of experience and youth, testing new combinations ahead of major international tournaments while senior players balance franchise league commitments. (Dainik Jagran English)