Pakistan have announced a 14-member squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam named captain. The squad was announced on October 24, 2026.
A separate 13-member Patrons XI squad has also been named for a three-day warm-up match. Following the warm-up game, two additional fast bowlers from the Patrons XI will be added to the Test squad.
Sameer Minhas, Muhammad Taha and Muhammad Sulaiman have received their first Test call-ups. The squad also includes Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Azzan Owais, Mohammad Abbas, Razaullah, Saud Shakeel, wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig.
Salman Ali Agha and left-arm spinner Ali Usman have also been included in the Test squad.
The first Test will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13, while the second Test is scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from November 17 to 21.
The three-day warm-up match will take place at Islamabad Club from November 4 to 6, with Saad Baig appointed captain of the Patrons XI.
The Patrons XI squad includes Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azzan Owais, Muhammad Sulaiman, Muhammad Taha, Sameer Minhas, fast bowlers Muhammad Salman, Shoaib Akhtar Jr, Ali Shabbir, Saqib Khan, Ubaid Shah and Muhammad Tayyab Arif.