T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket News

'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president

Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past

29-Oct-2017•Umar Farooq

Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night

Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs

29-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore

With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit

29-Oct-2017•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Lahore readies itself for that international feeling

The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team

28-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

Pothas 'proud of' T20 team despite losing series

The Sri Lanka coach is looking at the side's dismal streak of losing seven straight limited-overs matches in the UAE as 'five defeats and two good games'

28-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Shadab swings low-scoring scrap with ball and bat

Sri Lanka fought desperately despite a spectacular collapse lit up by a Faheem Ashraf hat-trick, and held the ascendancy right until Shadab Khan smashed a six with Pakistan needing eight from three balls

27-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

Hasan, Malik star in emphatic Pakistan win

A listless batting effort resulted in an inexperienced Sri Lanka side remaining winless in the limited-overs leg of the series

26-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

'I was scared watching myself on TV' - Sarfraz

The excessive media coverage that followed his reporting of an allegedly corrupt approach frightened the Pakistan captain

25-Oct-2017•Umar Farooq

Embattled Sri Lanka seek inspiration to improve wretched 2017

Pakistan, on the other hand, are coming into the T20 series with the confidence of a fantastic run in limited-overs matches this year

25-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

Pakistan complete 5-0 after Usman bags five in 21 balls

A devastating new-ball spell from Pakistan's latest left-arm sensation sent Sri Lanka spiralling to 103 all out and the ignominy of their third 5-0 ODI whitewash of the year

23-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

Can Sri Lanka avoid another whitewash?

Sri Lanka have been at the wrong end of 5-0 scorelines twice this year, against South Africa and India. Can they find a way to evade the same fate against Pakistan?

22-Oct-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

ICC investigates approach made on Sarfraz

It is understood that the Pakistan captain was the target of an allegedly corrupt approach after the third ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday

21-Oct-2017•Umar Farooq

Pakistan bowling attack best in the world - Sarfraz

Since the opening match of the Champions Trophy against India, where they conceded 319, the highest total they have conceded is 236

21-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hasan Ali, spinners make it 4-0 for Pakistan

Hasan Ali, the new No. 1 in bowler in ODIs, led the way with a three-wicket haul as Pakistan condemned Sri Lanka to their 11th successive loss in the format

20-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

Dispirited Sri Lanka desperate to end 10-match rut

With the series wrapped up and the series moving to a venue at which Pakistan will feel closest to home, their next goal will be to extend their own seven-game winning streak

19-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

SL players who refuse Lahore leg to miss full T20 series

Chief selector Graeme Labrooy says likely to be clear picture of who is willing to travel to Pakistan by Friday

19-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Hasan five-for, Imam debut ton sink Sri Lanka

Pakistan cruised to their seventh straight win, while Sri Lanka slumped to their tenth successive defeat after yet another one-sided clash

18-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

'Positive feedback' from players on Lahore T20, says SL manager

Asanka Gurusinha hopes players with concerns will reconsider their stance given team is "flying in and flying out"

17-Oct-2017•Madushka Balasuriya

Hafeez back for T20Is against Sri Lanka

Mohammad Amir, who is recovering from a shin injury, has been included in the squad subject to fitness

17-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Must-win for sinking Sri Lanka against soaring Pakistan

Sri Lanka have lost nine ODIs in a row. Pakistan have won eight of their last nine. Is there any way for Sri Lanka to keep the series alive?

17-Oct-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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