{
  "id": 18692278,
  "title": "PCB adds Aamir Jamal, three uncapped players to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pcb-adds-aamir-jamal-three-uncapped-players-to-pakistan-squad-for-sri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:41:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042821/pcb-adds-aamir-jamal-three-uncapped-players-to-pakistan-squad-for-sri-lanka-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}