Pakistan have added Aamir Jamal and three uncapped players to their Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka. Batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and fast bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan join Jamal in the revised 16-player group announced on November 7.
Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the original squad.
Domestic performances earn places
The three first-time selections follow their domestic performances and appearances in the PCB Patron’s XI practice match against Sri Lanka in Islamabad from November 4 to 6.
Jamal also returns after strong domestic all-round contributions. He took seven wickets for 32 and scored 55 in the President’s Trophy Grade I final, helping his team claim the title.
Two-Test assignment
Pakistan’s series against Sri Lanka begins in Rawalpindi on November 9. The changes give the hosts additional pace and batting options before that opening match.
The announcement brings Jamal back into the group alongside three players taking their first step into a senior Test squad, after their performances in the domestic game and tour preparation.