LAHORE: Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan’s T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe.
The National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa, to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 28 to November 1. The same squad will feature in the T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, scheduled from November 17 to 29 at the same venues.
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According to a PCB statement, Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, and Naseem Shah have made their comebacks to the side after missing recent events. Usman Tariq is the only uncapped player in the T20I squad.
For the ODI leg, a 16-member squad has been finalized for the upcoming series against South Africa and Sri Lanka. Pakistan and South Africa, currently contesting the second Test in Rawalpindi, will next play a three-match ODI series in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8. This will be followed by another three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from November 11 to 15.
Pakistan squads announced for white-ball series
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— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) October 23, 2025
In the ODI squad, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, and Haseebullah make their return, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the 50-over side.
T20I Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper), Usman Tariq. Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim.
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ODI Squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.
Schedule:
South Africa tour: Oct 28–Nov 8 (T20Is & ODIs)
Sri Lanka tour: Nov 11–15 (ODIs)
T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe): Nov 17–29