Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Return to Pakistan T20I Squad for Australia Series

• Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are back in Pakistan's 16-member T20I squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Australia.
• Both players missed the earlier series against Sri Lanka due to their Big Bash League (BBL) commitments.
• Fast bowler Haris Rauf, despite topping BBL 2025-26 wickets with 20 dismissals, was not included in the squad.
• The series against Australia will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, 31, and February 1.
• Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and Usman Tariq form a strong spin-bowling contingent for Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi rejoin Pakistan's T20I squad for the crucial Australia series.