Pakistan, Oct. 24 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member Test squad for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The selection introduces several new players as Pakistan look to develop fresh talent at the highest level.

Babar Azam will lead the team for the series. Meanwhile, Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha and Mohammad Suleman have earned their first Test call-ups. Their inclusion gives the three players an opportunity to make their mark in red-ball cricket.

The squad also features Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Razaullah and Saud Shakeel. Additionally, Ghazi Ghouri, Saad Baig, Salman Agha and Ali Usman have secured places in the 14-member lineup.

Earlier, PCB chairman Syed Mohsin Ra...