Pakistan Announce 15-Member Squad for T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka. All-rounder **Salman Ali Agha** has been appointed captain of the side.

Wicketkeeper-batter **Khawaja Muhammad Nafiq** has earned his maiden call-up to the T20I squad, while **Shadab Khan** makes his return following shoulder surgery. Senior players **Babar Azam** and **Shaheen Shah Afridi** have been left out, and fast bowler **Haris Rauf** has once again not been considered.

The squad includes Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdus Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Muhammad Nafiq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan and Usman Tariq.

The Pakistan team will depart for Sri Lanka in phases on **January 4 and 5, 2026**. The three T20I matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on **January 7, 9 and 11** in **Dambulla**. The series will play a key role in shaping Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also announced the team management for the series. **Naveed Akram Cheema** will serve as team manager, **Mike Hesson** as Head Coach (White Ball), **Ashley Noffke** as Bowling Coach, **Mohammad Hanif Malik** as Batting Coach, and **Shane McDermott** as Fielding Coach.

The support staff also includes **Cliff Deacon** as Physiotherapist, **Grant Luden** as Strength and Conditioning Coach, **Talha Ejaz** as Team Analyst, and **Syed Naeem Ahmed** as Media Manager.