Pakistan Drops Shan Masood and Unveils Revamped Squad for Sri Lanka

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Pakistan dropped former captain Shan Masood in a major squad overhaul for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan announced a revamped 14-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, omitting former captain Shan Masood. Selectors introduced three uncapped players and retained Babar Azam as captain for the matches scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore next month.

The captaincyBabar Azam remains at the helm of the 14-member squad.
New facesMohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman, and Sameer Minhas received their first Test call-ups.

Why it matters

International cricket squads often undergo strategic overhauls following poor form or cycles of restructuring. This two-match series forms part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, making squad selection crucial for both nations as they chase points on the global table.

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Pakistan announced a revamped 14-member squad for their upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, omitting former captain Shan Masood while including several new domestic performers.

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