Salman Ali Agha retains captaincy, while all-rounder Shadab Khan marks a comeback after recovering from shoulder surgery earlier this year. Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay, 23, earns his maiden call-up following strong domestic and Pakistan Shaheens performances.

All three matches will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on January 7, 9, and 11—Pakistan's final T20I assignment before the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting February 7.

The PCB honoured pre-issued No-Objection Certificates allowing the quartet to fulfil full BBL seasons. Shadab, last featuring in June against Bangladesh, completed rehabilitation and has impressed in the BBL for Sydney Thunder.

Nafay has scored 688 runs in 32 T20s at a strike rate of 132.81, adding depth to the batting lineup.

The series offers crucial match practice in subcontinental conditions, helping selectors finalise combinations ahead of the global event.

Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.