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Pakistan recall Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman for Sri Lanka Tests
Pakistan have recalled Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman for a two-Test series against Sri Lanka at home in November.
Both were sent home during Pakistan’s 3-0 defeat in the England series in August.
Babar Azam will remain captain of the 14-player squad.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, who were also sent home during that tour, are not included.
Three uncapped players earned their first Test call-ups after strong domestic performances.
The matches are scheduled for Rawalpindi from November 9 and Lahore from November 17, and will count toward the World Test Championship, where Pakistan are ninth and last.
Pakistan will then play two home Tests against New Zealand early next year, giving them another chance to improve their standing.
Pakistan recalled Salman Ali Agha and left-arm spinner Ali Usman for its two-Test home series against Sri Lanka in November.
Babar Azam will captain the 14-member squad, which includes three players receiving their first Test call-ups.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq remain out of the squad after being sent home during the England tour.
The Tests are scheduled for Rawalpindi and Lahore and count toward the World Test Championship.
Pakistan are ninth and last in the nine-team championship standings, according to the reports.
- Who
- Pakistan’s 14-member Test squad, led by Babar Azam, includes recalled players Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman.
- What
- Pakistan named its squad for two Tests against Sri Lanka. Three players received maiden Test call-ups.
- When
- The Tests are scheduled for November 9 and November 17, 2026.
- Where
- Rawalpindi and Lahore, Pakistan.
- Why
- Agha and Usman return after being sent home during the England tour. The squad also includes three uncapped players who impressed in domestic cricket.
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Agha and Usman were among seven players sent home midway through Pakistan’s England tour.
Reports announced Pakistan’s squad for the Sri Lanka Tests.
The first Test is scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi.
The second Test is scheduled to be played in Lahore.
- Squad size
- 14 players
- Captain
- Babar Azam
- Recalled players
- Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman
- Maiden Test call-ups
- Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman and Sameer Minhas
- First Test
- Rawalpindi, November 9–13, 2026
- Second Test
- Lahore, November 17–21, 2026
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