Pakistan Squad for Sri Lanka Series Announced – Sahibzada Farhan Named Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. In a significant development, opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed captain of the T20I side, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue leading Pakistan in the ODI format for the tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.

The T20I series will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with matches scheduled on 9, 11, and 13 October 2026. The series will serve as an important opportunity for Pakistan to test combinations and build momentum ahead of future international assignments.

Pakistan T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Series

Captain: Sahibzada Farhan

Full Squad

• Sahibzada Farhan (Captain)
• Abdul Samad
• Abrar Ahmed
• Arafat Minhas
• Fakhar Zaman
• Hasan Nawaz
• Muhammad Imran Randhawa
• Khawaja Nafay (WK)
• Maaz Sadaqat
• Naseem Shah
• Razaullah
• Saim Ayub
• Mohammad Salman Mirza
• Shadab Khan
• Sufiyan Moqim

The squad features a healthy mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. The return of all-rounder Shadab Khan adds balance to the side, while explosive batters such as Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, and Hasan Nawaz are expected to play key roles in the batting department.

Key Talking Points

Sahibzada Farhan Takes Charge

Farhan impressed with his leadership during the Asian Games and has now been rewarded with the captaincy of Pakistan’s T20I side. The appointment reflects PCB’s confidence in his leadership abilities and recent performances.

Shadab Khan Returns

The experienced all-rounder strengthens Pakistan’s spin department and provides additional batting depth in the middle order. His presence is expected to improve the team’s balance in home conditions.

Young Talent Gets Opportunity

Players such as Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Maaz Sadaqat, Khawaja Nafay and Razaullah have another chance to showcase their skills on the international stage and stake a claim for future tournaments.

Series Schedule

• 1st T20I: 9 October 2026 – Rawalpindi
• 2nd T20I: 11 October 2026 – Rawalpindi
• 3rd T20I: 13 October 2026 – Rawalpindi

All matches will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Final Thoughts

Pakistan will enter the Sri Lanka series with a fresh leadership approach and several exciting young players in the squad. Fans will be eager to see how Sahibzada Farhan performs in his first assignment as T20I captain and whether Pakistan can begin the series with a strong showing against a competitive Sri Lankan side.

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