Pakistan recalls Agha and Usman for tests against Sri Lanka in November
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Pakistan has named a 14-member squad for two home Test matches against Sri Lanka, scheduled for November 9 and 17 at Rawalpindi and Lahore, respectively. Batter Salman Ali Agha and left-arm spinner Ali Usman return after being sent home from the England tour. Agha has shown strong form, highlighted by a recent triple century in domestic cricket and a century against Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series. The squad includes three uncapped players who performed well in the President’s Trophy Grade I domestic tournament. Babar Azam will continue as captain despite Pakistan's struggles in the World Test Championship, where they currently sit at the bottom with two wins from nine matches.
- •Agha and Usman were previously sent home from the England tour.
- •The two Tests against Sri Lanka are part of the World Test Championship cycle.
- •Agha recently scored a triple century in a domestic match.
- •The Pakistan squad features three uncapped players from the President’s Trophy.
- •Pakistan currently sits last in the World Test Championship standings.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Agha and Usman get test recall for Pakistan's two matches against Sri Lanka
"ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has recalled batter Salman Ali Agha and left-arm spinner Ali Usman for its two home test matches against Sri Lanka in November.Agha and Usman were among seven cricketers flown back home during a chaotic tour of England after Pakistan lost the second test at Lord’s in August.
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