Before the first Kusal–Farhan face-off…
The three-match T20 International series between the touring Sri Lanka side and hosts Pakistan is set to begin tomorrow (9) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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Sri Lanka ready for a fresh start against Pakistan under Kusal Mendis
The Kusal Mendis-led Sri Lanka side is gearing up for the first match of the three-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi tomorrow (the 9th). After losing all three T20s on the tour of England, Sri Lanka face the significant challenge here of reshaping the team's composition and style of play.
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Sanjana's brilliant knock seals win for Sri Lanka youth side
Sri Lanka's Under-19 women's team beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the fifth match of the Under-19 Women's T20 tri-series being held in Faisalabad, Pakistan, this afternoon (08th). Sanjana Kavindi, the standout performer in Sri Lanka's victory, scored an unbeaten 90 off 59 balls and was also named Player of the Match.
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Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka’s new Test captain
Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the new Test captain of Sri Lanka, taking over the reins from Dhananjaya de Silva.
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Sanjana Kavindi’s explosive batting fires Sri Lanka U19 to victory
Sri Lanka registered their second win in the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan 2026, defeating Bangladesh in the fifth match of the tournament.
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Kusal Mendis Appointed Test Captain
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain of the national men’s team.
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Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down
Dhananjaya de Silva will remain available for selection when Sri Lanka next play Test cricket, in Pakistan in November
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Sri Lanka name new Test skipper
Kusal Mendis takes over from Dhananjaya de Silva as the new Test skipper of Sri Lanka.
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Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test Captain
Sri Lanka’s Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has decided to step down from the captaincy with immediate effect.
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De Silva steps down from Sri Lanka Test captaincy
Dhananjaya de Silva, who was appointed as the Sri Lanka Test captain in January 2024, has stepped down from the captaincy with immediate effect.
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Sri Lanka Cricket facilitates Bahrain Cricket with training facilities in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cricket facilitated the Bahrain Cricket Federation with logistical and coaching support to train its team in Sri Lanka, as part of its continued efforts to support the development of cricket among Associate Nations.
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Sri Lanka Cricket extends facilities to Bahrain cricket team
Under its ongoing programme of supporting the development of the game in Associate Member nations, Sri Lanka Cricket has provided the Bahrain cricket team with the playing and training facilities required for a training stint in Sri Lanka, along with support in organising matches.
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Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka series
Pakistan's squads for the T20 and ODI international series against Sri Lanka were named recently. Sahibzada Farhan has been handed the captaincy of the T20 side, while the ODI side will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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Nalanda College seal nine-wicket win
Nalanda College, Colombo recorded a nine-wicket victory over Gurukula College, Kelaniya in the match played today (6) in the Inter-School Division One Limited-Over Cricket Tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the support of Sri Lanka Cricket.
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Sri Lanka women seal victory off the final ball
Sri Lanka's Women's Under-19 side launched their campaign in the tri-series in Pakistan with a thrilling four-wicket win over Bangladesh.
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Sri Lanka U17 team departs for Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka Under-17 team has left for Pakistan to take part in a series comprising one three-day match and five one-day matches.
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Pakistan squads announced for Sri Lanka T20Is and ODI Tri-Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Pakistan men’s squads for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and the ODI tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.
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Under-17 cricketers depart for Pakistan tour
The Sri Lanka Under-17 team left the island to take part in a three-day match and a five-match one-day series to be played in Pakistan from the 9th of this month.
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