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PCB adds Aamir Jamal, three uncapped players to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday added pace-bowling all-rounder Aamir Jamal and three uncapped players to the Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka , taking the strength of the team to 16. Batter Mohammad Tayyab Arif, fast bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have earned their maiden call-ups following impressive performances in domestic cricket and the PCB Patron’s XI’s…

PCB adds Aamir Jamal, three uncapped players to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expanded the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, adding pace-bowling all-rounder Aamir Jamal and three uncapped players. The squad now stands at 16 members, with the first Test set to begin at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Aamir Jamal, who has represented Pakistan in nine Tests, three ODIs, and six T20Is, returns to the squad following strong domestic performances.

The PCB also released Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal from the original 14-member squad. The new additions highlight the team management's focus on rewarding domestic performances and providing opportunities to emerging players.

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