Shan Masood, Rizwan And Imam Dropped! Babar Azam Named Captain As Pakistan Announce Squad For Sri Lanka Test Series | Check Full Squad
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The change in captaincy and the omission of established batsmen could impact Pakistan's performance in the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series and their World Test Championship 2025‑27 campaign.
Pakistan has named its squad for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam assuming the captaincy role. The selection committee has omitted Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, and Imam-ul-Haq from the final list. In a notable change, Salman Ali Agha has been recalled to the team. Additionally, three players who have never represented the country at the Test level have received their first international call-ups. This squad announcement marks the beginning of Pakistan's preparations for the 2025, 27 World Test Championship cycle. The team will now focus on building momentum and assessing new talent ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the ongoing championship season.
Pakistan's national cricket team competes in Test matches, the longest format of the sport, and the World Test Championship is a league‑style competition that determines the top Test nation over a multi‑year cycle.
- •Results of the two‑Test series against Sri Lanka
- •How the newly selected uncapped players perform
- •Any further squad adjustments before the World Test Championship matches