Pakistan has recalled all-rounder Shadab Khan for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting January 7, 2026. Top players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and others will continue their Big Bash League commitments in Australia. The squad, led by Salman Ali Agha, includes uncapped batter Khawaja Nafay. This series is seen as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup, with senior players having expressed a desire to play in Sri Lanka to adapt to conditions.