New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Pakistan have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series at home against Australia, which starts January 29. The team will see the return of the experienced duo of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi in the T20I setup, according to the ICC's website.

Babar and Shaheen had missed Pakistan's T20I series in Sri Lanka earlier in January, while featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season.

Shadab Khan is set to boost Pakistan's spin bowling unit, which also includes Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Usman Tariq.

Pakistan and Australia will face off in three T20Is. The series opener will be played on January 29, with the second match set to be played on January 31 and the third match set f...