Pakistan has announced its T20I squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, notably excluding key players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf due to their commitments in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). Shadab Khan returns to the squad after injury, and uncapped batter Khawaja Nafay receives his maiden call-up. Salman Ali Agha will captain the team. The series, comprising three matches in January, serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.