Pakistan announces 16-member squad for test series against Sri Lanka

17 June, 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced Test squad for test series against Sri Lanka in the third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.

The men’s national selection committee has included uncapped batter Mohammad Huraira and all-rounder Aamir Jamal in the 16-strong squad.

The squad has been designed keeping in mind the conditions in Sri Lanka.

The team boasts four spinners, four fast bowlers, six specialist batters and two keeper-batters.

Pakistan squad includes Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has also announced the appointment of Morne Morkel as the national side’s bowling coach. The former South Africa pacer has joined the national side on a six-month contract.