Shadab Khan Recalled for SL T20Is; Babar, Shaheen Stay in BBL

• Shadab Khan returns to Pakistan's T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series after recovering from shoulder surgery and performing well in the BBL.
• Top players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and others will continue playing in the BBL, not recalled for the Sri Lanka series.
• PCB honored its assurance to Cricket Australia regarding player availability for the full BBL season, opting for bench strength.
• Uncapped Khawaja Nafay and Abdul Samad are surprise inclusions in the 15-member squad led by Salman Ali Agha.
• The series is crucial for T20 World Cup preparation, especially as Pakistan will play all WC matches in Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: Pakistan recalls Shadab but keeps star players in BBL, prioritizing bench strength for crucial SL series.