Pakistan Names 14-Member Squad for Sri Lanka Test Series with Agha Returning, Rizwan Excluded
Pakistan has named a 14-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, led by captain Babar Azam. Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman have been recalled after being sent home during the England tour, while Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq remain excluded amid ongoing investigations. The squad includes three uncapped players—Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman, and Sameer Minhas—selected for strong domestic performances. The series, part of the World Test Championship, will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore in November.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 24 Oct, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.