Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal dropped from Pakistan Test squad
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been removed from the Pakistan Test squad ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka. The team has called up uncapped players Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan, along with Aamer Jamal and Tayyab Arif, to replace them. This change comes as the squad prepares for the upcoming matches against Sri Lanka, further impacting team dynamics and selections. The series is set to begin soon, and these adjustments highlight the management's strategy as they look to strengthen the lineup.
- •Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal dropped from the squad
- •Uncapped players Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan included
- •Aamer Jamal and Tayyab Arif also added to the team
- •Two-match series against Sri Lanka upcoming
- •Changes reflect team's strategic adjustments for the series
- 11:32 AMESPNcricinfo — Ali Usman, Abdullah Fazal removed from Pakistan Test squad
"Uncapped duo of Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have been brought in along with Aamer Jamal and Tayyab Arif for the two-match series against Sri Lanka
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