Aamir Jamal returns as PCB adds four players to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has added four players to Pakistan's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with Aamir Jamal returning to the side alongside three uncapped players.

Pace-bowling all-rounder Jamal, rookie fast bowler Ali Shabbir, batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and pacer Saqib Khan have been included in the squad following impressive performances in domestic cricket.

Meanwhile, Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the squad.

Tayyab, Ali and Saqib have earned their maiden Pakistan call-ups. The trio also featured in the three-day practice match between the Patron's XI and Sri Lanka at the Islamabad Club from November 4 to 6.

The opening Test is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The two-match series will be part of Pakistan's upcoming home Test commitments.

How have the four players performed in domestic cricket?

Jamal, who has represented Pakistan in nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is, recently played a decisive role in Markhor IT Solutions' President's Trophy Grade-I title triumph.

The all-rounder claimed seven wickets for 32 runs and scored 55 in the final, earning the player of the match award.

He also captained Lahore Whites in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold, taking three wickets and contributing scores of 74 and 23.

Tayyab, meanwhile, enjoyed an impressive maiden season in the Departmental first-class tournament, scoring 727 runs in seven matches at an average of 66.09.

The right-handed batter, who led Kingsmen Academy, registered three centuries during the campaign.

Nineteen-year-old Ali has taken 22 wickets in eight first-class matches. He also claimed three wickets in the practice match against Sri Lanka.

Saqib, on the other hand, was among the standout performers in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26, playing a key role in Karachi Blues' title-winning campaign.

The right-arm pacer finished with 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60, including best figures of seven for 34.

Pakistan Test squad

Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Ali Shabbir, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Muhammad Tayyab Arif, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas, Saqib Khan and Saud Shakeel.