--- title: "Pakistan announces Test squad for upcoming Sri Lanka series" description: "Most outlets reported the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement of a 14-member Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam named captain. Dawn led with the omission of former captain Shan Masood, framing the selection as a move toward youth and domestic performers. Other outlets emphasized the inclusion of three uncapped players, with Aaj News and Daily Times noting the focus on developing new talent. Hum News and Daily Pakistan described the squad as \"revamped\" and highlighted the captaincy appointment." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/16287-pcb-names-revamped-pakistan-squad-for-sri-lanka-test-series site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan announces Test squad for upcoming Sri Lanka series sports · updated 24 Oct 2026, 10:13 PM PKT · 24 Oct 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement of a 14-member Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam named captain. Dawn led with the omission of former captain Shan Masood, framing the selection as a move toward youth and domestic performers. Other outlets emphasized the inclusion of three uncapped players, with Aaj News and Daily Times noting the focus on developing new talent. Hum News and Daily Pakistan described the squad as "revamped" and highlighted the captaincy appointment. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan name fresh faces for Sri Lanka Tests](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1571778/pakistan-name-fresh-faces-for-sri-lanka-tests/) · 24 Oct 2026, 10:13 PM PKT > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member Test squad for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The selection introduces several new players as Pakistan look to develop fresh talent at the highest level. Babar Azam will lead the team for the series. Meanwhile, Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha and Mohammad Suleman have earned […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Babar Azam to lead Pakistan against Sri Lanka as three batters earn maiden Test call-ups](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477848/babar-azam-to-lead-pakistan-against-sri-lanka-as-three-batters-earn-maiden-test-call-ups) · 24 Oct 2026, 8:28 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced an initial 14-member Test squad for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, retaining Babar Azam as captain and handing maiden Test call-ups to three batters. Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman and Sameer Minhas have earned their first call-ups following impressive performances in domestic cricket. The series will b... - **Dawn** — [Former skipper Shan Masood axed as Pakistan turn to youth for Sri Lanka Tests](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039501/former-skipper-shan-masood-axed-as-pakistan-turn-to-youth-for-sri-lanka-tests) · 24 Oct 2026, 7:17 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan have dropped former Test captain Shan Masood as selectors turn to youth and domestic performers for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam retaining the captaincy of a revamped 14-member squad announced by the country’s cricket board on Saturday. Three batters — Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman and Sameer Minhas — have earned maiden Test call... - **Hum News English** — [PCB names revamped Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Test series](https://humenglish.com/latest/pcb-names-revamped-pakistan-squad-for-sri-lanka-test-series/) · 24 Oct 2026, 5:53 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 14-member squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam set to lead a largely revamped side featuring three uncapped players. Sameer Minhas, Muhammad Taha and Muhammad Suleman have received their maiden Test call-ups, as Pakistan look to bring fresh talent into the red-ball set-up. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Tes... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series announced](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Oct-2026/pakistan-test-squad-for-sri-lanka-series-announced) · 24 Oct 2026, 5:42 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board named 14-member squad for next month’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam named captain and three uncapped players earning their first call-ups in a selection that brings fresh talent into the national red-ball setup. The squad is a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging cricketers, with Sameer Minhas, […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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