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Sri Lanka agree to play T20I in Lahore

Decision to play taken at SLC's executive committee meeting in Colombo; Tharanga likely to skip the match

16-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Azam, Shadab complete Pakistan's incredible comeback

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 187, falling to a 32-run loss in Abu Dhabi, as Pakistan recovered from 101 for 6 to take a 2-0 lead in the series

16-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

Unchanged Pakistan eye more dominance in ODI series

Pakistan look significantly stronger than their opponents at the moment but Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back on the back of their undoubted ability

15-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

Sri Lanka's players reluctant to visit Pakistan

SLC, however, believes it can have a conversation with the players and convince them to tour the country

14-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Babar's ton, Malik's 81 take Pakistan 1-0 up

Pakistan reasserted their dominance in the UAE with a crushing win in Dubai over a Sri Lanka side that has seen ODI wins excruciatingly hard to come by in 2017

13-Oct-2017•The Report by Danyal Rasool

SL carry edge heading into ODIs after Test triumphs

Having suffered a 2-0 defeat in the longest format, Pakistan will look to channel their inner Champions Trophy winners to wrest the momentum from the visitors in the ODI series opener

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

Assertion sparks Sri Lanka's Chandimal reign

Against Zimbabwe and India, Sri Lanka had not begun to respond to their new leader. But Dinesh Chandimal put a stamp on his outfit with bold leadership against Pakistan

10-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Will try not to sweep in crucial moments again - Sarfraz

Pakistan's captain makes a lot of runs with the shot, but his top-edge while attempting it on the final day in Dubai opened a gate for Sri Lanka

10-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Dilruwan's five-for seals memorable series sweep

Asad Shafiq's fighting 112 was not enough as Sri Lanka picked up the last five wickets in the first 90 minutes of the final day

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

Shafiq, Sarfraz revive Pakistan to set up thrilling fifth day

After being reduced to 52 for 5 in the pursuit of 317, Sarfraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq put on an unbroken 146-run stand to carry Pakistan to within 119 of an improbable victory

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

Usman Khan replaces injured Amir for Sri Lanka ODIs

The left-arm quick has been an integral member of the Karachi Kings side in the Pakistan Super League for the last two years, and was retained by the franchise for the third season of the tournament

09-Oct-2017

Sri Lanka take control after 15-wicket day

Pakistan conceded a 220-run first-innings lead, but bounced back with five wickets late on the third day

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

Sri Lanka in control after Karunaratne 196

Yasir Shah becomes first spinner to take five-fors in five successive Tests but Pakistan have a mountain to climb in the pink-ball Test

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

Karunaratne ton helps Sri Lanka build steadily

The opener's seventh Test century and his unbeaten 118-run stand with captain Dinesh Chandimal laid the groundwork for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the pink-ball Test

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

Imam-ul-Haq called up to Pakistan's ODI squad

Pakistan have left out former ODI captain Azhar Ali from their squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka in the UAE

06-Oct-2017•Umar Farooq

'Sri Lanka are not going to play for a draw' - Chandimal

The captain also said the onus was on the fast-bowlers to make the best use of the slightly more seamer-friendly conditions a day-night Test offers

06-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Pakistan look to seniors to undo Abu Dhabi anomaly

The performances of some key players amplified long-standing issues of form, but Sarfraz Ahmed is positive that one innings doesn't make a bad side as Pakistan look to avoid a first home series defeat in ten years

05-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Sri Lanka's 'upset' adds significance to day-night Test

Pakistan were favourites to begin due to Sri Lanka's misadventures more than their own conquests. Now that the 'underdogs' are leading 1-0, there's much to play for with the pink ball

05-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

Gunathilaka suspended for six matches

This is the reason behind the opening batsman's omission from Sri Lanka's squad for the ODI series against Pakistan in the UAE

05-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga omitted from ODIs against Pakistan due to poor form

The selectors said Malinga was not considered due to his current form and in the context of the team's plans in view of the 2019 World Cup

04-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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