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Pakistan update WTC27 series squad against Sri Lanka

Rawalpindi, Nov 7 (UNI) Pakistan have added four players to their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with pace-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal, fast bowler Ali Shabbir, batter Muhammad Tayyab Arif and pacer Saqib Khan earning places.
Earlier, the PCB had named an initial squad for the upcoming Test series.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the additions, with Tayyab, Ali and Saqib receiving their maiden international call-ups. The trio recently featured in the Patron’s XI three-day practice match against Sri Lanka at the Islamabad Club from November 4-6.
Meanwhile, Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal have been released from the squad after being included in the initial side.
Jamal, who has represented Pakistan in nine Tests, three ODIs and six T20Is, returns to the Test setup. The 30-year-old has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, recently starring in the President’s Trophy Grade-I final with figures of 7/32 and a valuable 55 with the bat, according
to ICC.
Tayyab has earned his maiden call-up following an impressive first-class season, scoring 727 runs
in seven matches at an average of 66.09, including three centuries.
The 19-year-old Ali has claimed 22 wickets in eight first-class matches, while Saqib was among
the leading wicket-takers in the 2025-26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, finishing with 47 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.60.
The opening Test of the two-match series will get underway on November 9 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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Gurnoor Brar credits team support for match-winning spell against NZ

07 Nov 2026 | 9:11 PM

Wellington, Nov 7 (UNI) India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar credited the team's positive environment and consistent backing from the coaching staff and captain Shubman Gill following his Player of
the Match performance in the second ODI against New Zealand here on Saturday.

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AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK37U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK36U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK35U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK34U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK33U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK32U SUMIT KUMAR

AYODHYA, NOV 7 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, pulled a chariot to welcome artists dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita at the banks of the Saryu River during the grand Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Saturday UNI PHOTO SK31U SUMIT KUMAR