Islamabad, November 7, 2026 – The Europe Today: Pakistan’s preparations for the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series are in full swing, with members of the national squad training at the Islamabad Club ahead of the first Test, which begins in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Abbas, Razaullah and Arafat Minhas took part in the training, completing batting, bowling and fielding sessions.
Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori Join the Squad
The players who featured in the practice match against Sri Lanka have joined the squad, along with Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori, who had been playing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Both will train with the team from Saturday.
Fast Bowlers Likely to Be Added
According to sources, fast bowlers Ubaid Shah, Saqib Khan, Tayyab Arif and Ali Shabbir are likely to be added to the Test squad following the defeat in the three-day match against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka First Test Begins Monday in Rawalpindi
The first Test of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin on Monday at Rawalpindi.
