Pakistan, Sri Lanka look to find the right mix as World Cup countdown begins
Babar Azam and Arafat Minhas offer Pakistan reasons for optimism as Sri Lanka continue their search for a settled combination
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Star pacer returns in India Test squad for New Zealand
Jasprit Bumrah returns to the India Test squad for the New Zealand series, after having missed out on their last ICC World Test Championship 2025/27 outing against Sri Lanka. Bumrah was initially a part of that squad before being withdrawn.
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Sri Lanka crowned champions of Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan
Sri Lanka crowned champions of the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan 2026 after registering a thrilling win over Bangladesh in the final of the tournament played today (16th October) at Faisalabad.
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Gunarathne, Malshan star as Sri Lanka U17 crush Pakistan U17 in series opener
Sri Lanka U17 registered a comfortable 99-run victory over Pakistan U17 in the first One-Day match of the five-match series played today (15 October) at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
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Pathum Nissanka ruled out of ODI Tri-Series; Lahiru Udara named replacement
Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation Series involving Pakistan and England, as he is yet to receive medical clearance to return to play.
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Sri Lanka Squad for the Hong Kong Sixes
Media Release 14th October 2026 The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following players to participate in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. The 12-team tournament will be held from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The squad
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Sri Lanka bowl out Bangladesh for 58 to secure another convincing win in U19 Tri-Series
Sri Lanka continued their winning streak with another convincing victory over Bangladesh in the 9th match of the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan 2026.
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Sri Lanka squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
National Cricket Selection Committee has selected a seven-member Sri Lanka squad to participate in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.
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Farhan breaks Abhishek's record as Sri Lanka clinch T20I
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan broke the record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match T20I series between two Full Members as his side fell to an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I in Rawalpindi.
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Sri Lanka finish on a high with dominant win over Pakistan in third T20I
Sri Lanka signed off their three-match T20I series against Pakistan in style, registering a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the third and final T20I in Rawalpindi. However, Pakistan claimed the series 2-1 after winning the first two encounters.
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Kusal Mendis 87* hands Sri Lanka consolation win
Sri Lanka hunted down Pakistan's total of 168 for 8 with 17 balls and eight wickets to spare
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Sri Lanka opt to bowl in third T20I; Pakistan make four changes
Razaullah, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim and Abdul Samad came in for Pakistan, who've already won the series
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CIC Holdings partners Rumesh Tharanga on his journey towards Olympic glory in 2028
Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC) has partnered with Sri Lankan national athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage as his Official Nutritional & Wellness Partner, supporting his journey towards the 2028 Olympic Games and his ambition to bring home Sri Lanka’s first-ever Olympic gold medal.
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Anjala Bandara and Eshan Malinga earn maiden Test callups for Pakistan series
The National Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis set to lead the side for the first time in the longest format.
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Sri Lanka reveal squad for two-match Pakistan Test series
Sri Lanka have named a 15-player squad for their upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan.
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Sri Lanka Test Squad for Pakistan Tour 2026
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Pakistan.
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Jos Buttler faces lengthy lay-off after surgery on injured hamstring
Former captain "more motivated than ever" to return to fitness after injury sustained during Sri Lanka series
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Deflated Sri Lanka look to prevent whitewash against dominant Pakistan
Pakistan could make changes with the series in the bag, but they may also be tempted not to disrupt the in-form players' rhythm
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