Test series with Sri Lanka, squad announced under Babar Azam's leadership

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam leading the team. Notably, several prominent players including former captain Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, fast bowler Mohammad Ali, Abdullah Shafique, and Khurram Shahzad have not been included in the Test squad. In addition to the main squad, the PCB also named a 13-member Patron's squad for a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Following the conclusion of this warm-up game, two more fast bowlers from the Patron's squad will be added to the main Test squad. This series marks a significant moment for Samir Minhas, Mohammad Taha, and Mohammad Salman, who have received their first-ever call-ups to the Pakistani Test squad, signaling a potential shift in team composition and an opportunity for new talent to emerge on the international stage.