Pakistan have named a 14-member squad for the two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam continuing as captain. The first Test starts on 9 November at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the second on 17 November at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Former Twenty20 captain Salman Ali Agha returns to the Test squad after being released mid-series during the August Tests against England and then impressing in the one-day internationals, including a century against Sri Lanka. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman, also released during the England tour, is included as well.

Three batters earn their first Test call-ups: Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha and Mohammad Suleman, reflecting an intent to evaluate fresh options as Pakistan look to climb from the foot of the World Test Championship table. Former captain Shan Masood, who scored 95 in the third Test against England, is not in the squad.

Two more fast bowlers will be added after the three-day warm-up match between PCB Patron's XI and Sri Lanka, from 4 to 6 November at Islamabad Club.

Full squad: Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Razaullah, Saad Baig, Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saud Shakeel.

Sources: Reuters, Agha returns to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka tests, 24 October 2026; PCB squad announcement via CricTracker and other outlets.