The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced its 15-member T20 International and 16-member ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Former captain Babar Azam has made a comeback to the T20 team, while Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the national sides in T20 and ODI formats respectively.

Babar Azam returns

Former skipper Babar Azam has been recalled to the T20 International squad as part of Pakistan’s renewed strategy ahead of the home white-ball season. The announcement also includes exciting first-time selections and the return of several familiar names.

Young pacer Usman Tariq has received his maiden call-up to the T20 International squad, while Abdul Samad and Naseem Shah have also made their return.

Key additions in ODI squad

In the One-Day International squad, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, and Hasibullah have been included. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain the ODI side, continuing his leadership role from previous series.

The combination reflects Pakistan’s effort to balance experience with emerging talent, ensuring depth in both batting and bowling departments for the upcoming fixtures.

Complete squads announced

T20 International Squad

Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hassan Nawaz, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Wasim Jr., Muhammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (Wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper), Usman Tariq

Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqim

One-Day International Squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Muhammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha

Series schedule

Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball schedule is packed with home fixtures:

T20I Series vs South Africa: October 28 – November 1
ODI Series vs South Africa: November 4 – 8 (Faisalabad)
ODI Series vs Sri Lanka: November 11 – 15 (Rawalpindi)
T20 Tri-Nation Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe): November 17 – 29 (Rawalpindi and Lahore)

These back-to-back tournaments will serve as vital preparation for Pakistan ahead of the next international cricket cycle.