Pakistan Squad Updated Ahead of First Test Against Sri Lanka
Tayyab Arif, Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have been added as the first Test starts on November 9, according to sources.
Tayyab Arif, Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan join Pakistan’s squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which starts on November 9.
Pakistan’s squad has been updated ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka, which starts on November 9, 2026, according to sources. Tayyab Arif, Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have been added, while Abdullah Fazal and Ali Usman have been released from the setup.
Changes to the Squad
Tayyab Arif has been added in place of Abdullah Fazal.
Fast bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan, both from the Patron’s XI, have been included. They have already joined the team in Islamabad.
All-rounder Aamir Jamal is likely to be included in place of Ali Usman, according to sources. This has not been confirmed.
Decision on Release
According to sources, the selection committee released Abdullah Fazal and Ali Usman before they joined the squad. Head Coach Mike Hesson instructed their release from the setup.
First Test
The first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka starts on November 9, 2026.
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