Overview
- Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf were not selected as they remain in Australia for the BBL under prior assurances to Cricket Australia.
- All three T20Is will be played in Dambulla on January 7, 9 and 11, with Pakistan set to depart in the first week of January.
- Salman Ali Agha continues as T20 captain after leading Pakistan in a record 34 T20Is during 2025.
- Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay earns his maiden call-up after recent stints with Pakistan Shaheens and in franchise leagues.
- Shadab Khan returns from shoulder surgery following rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy and match time in the BBL, as the PCB also confirms Mike Hesson’s coaching staff for the tour.