Salman Ali Agha recalled to Pakistan’s Test side on Saturday for the two-match home series against Sri Lanka, ending his absence that began when he was among seven players expelled from the England tour in August. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman was also brought back after being sent home before the third and final Test of that trip, which Pakistan lost 3–0.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq still miss out. This is Pakistan’s first Test squad since the England series, and five players remain out of favour, including wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan.
Who is in the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test squad
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test squad has 14 names. Babar Azam is listed as captain. The full group is Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Razaullah, Saad Baig, Salman Agha, Sameer Minhas and Saud Shakeel.
Three uncapped batters — Mohammad Taha, Sameer Minhas and Mohammad Suleman — earn places after strong domestic form. Their inclusion points to a wider search for batting options after the England defeat.
Home venues and championship context
The first Test is set for Rawalpindi from 9 to 13 November, with the second in Lahore from 17 to 21 November. Both matches count in the World Test Championship, where Pakistan are ninth and last and Sri Lanka are seventh.
For fans, the series is the first home Test programme since the England setback, with Salman Ali Agha recalled into a side mixing established names and domestic performers.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- August: Seven players, including Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan, were expelled from Pakistan’s Test tour of England; the series ended in a 3–0 defeat. Ali Usman was sent home before the third Test.
- Saturday: Salman Ali Agha recalled, with Ali Usman also restored, in a 14-member squad for two Tests against Sri Lanka; Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq remain outside the group.
- 9–13 November: First Test scheduled in Rawalpindi.
- 17–21 November: Second Test scheduled in Lahore.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Salman Ali Agha ko Sri Lanka ke Test series ke liye Pakistan squad mein wapas bulaya gaya hai. Ali Usman bhi wapas aa gaye hain. Rizwan aur Imam abhi bhi squad se bahar hain. Do Tests Rawalpindi aur Lahore mein honge, toh ghar baithe fans yeh series TV par dekh sakte hain.
