Pakistan has announced its T20I squad for a three-match series against Sri Lanka in January, notably excluding key players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf due to their participation in Australia's Big Bash League. Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay has received his maiden call-up, while all-rounder Shadab Khan returns after recovering from shoulder surgery. Salman Ali Agha will continue as captain. The series serves as preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.