Overview
- Salman Ali Agha will captain the side for the three T20Is in Sri Lanka.
- All-rounder Shadab Khan returns after shoulder surgery following a successful rehab and BBL stint.
- Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay earns his first call-up to the T20 squad.
- Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf were not recalled as they continue their Big Bash League commitments under PCB assurances.
- Pakistan departs in phases on January 4–5, with matches set for Dambulla on January 7, 9 and 11; Mike Hesson leads the white-ball coaching staff and Naveed Akram Cheema is team manager.