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Abrar, Shadab shine as Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener

The Green Shirts sealed a commanding six-wicket win after bowling the Lions out for 128 in Dambulla Pakistan’s Salman Mirza (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara (L) during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 7, 2026. Photo: AFP Pakistan underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. Billed as a

January 3, 2026

South Africa are on a heavy pace for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

South African players celebrate in an undated picture during the match. — ICC South Africa have named all-rounder Quinton de Kock, fast bowler Anrich Nortje and allrounder Jason Smith in their squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from next month, but there is no place for Tristan Stubbs. Aiden Markram will captain the side, which contains only two top-line spinners in George Linde and Keshav Maharaj, and will rely heavily on pace. Kagiso Rabada was included despite missing the last few months through injury, only returning to action in the last week. Along with Nortze,

December 29, 2025

Babar dropped, Shadab back as Pakistan name squad for Sri Lanka T20I series

Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Santab Khan celebrate a wicket in this undated picture. — AFP/file Salman Ali Agha will continue as Pakistan’s captain in Sri Lanka. Pakistan will play three T20Is in Dambulla on January 7, 9, 11. Sri Lanka series key for T20 World Cup preparation: PCB LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Shadab Khan returning to the side and Khawaja Nafay earning his maiden call-up. Senior players including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf, who are currently in

December 7, 2025

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone death toll rises to 618

The debris of a damaged house after landslides triggered by heavy rains following Cyclone Ditwah, in Mawathura in Kandy district, Sri Lanka, December 3, 2025. — Reuters Over 2 million people were affected by the Sri Lankan cyclone. 209 people remain missing after the devastating storm. 75,000 houses damaged in cyclone devastation: Authorities Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as rain battered areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone as the death toll rose to 618. More than two million people – nearly 10% of the population – have been affected by last week’s floods and landslides

December 3, 2025

Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka for the three-match T20I series

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (left) and Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka shake hands at the toss before the T20I tri-series match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 22, 2025. – PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a schedule for Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match T20I series as part of the preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026. All three matches are scheduled to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla on January 7, 9 and 11. The tour will provide the

December 2, 2025

Pakistan accuses India of blocking the delivery of aid to Sri Lanka

Foreign Ministry says aid delivery delayed by 60 hours, India denies blocking airspace Pakistan’s foreign ministry said its humanitarian aid mission to Sri Lanka has been delayed for more than 60 hours due to India’s denial of full flight permission. A special aircraft carrying Pakistani aid to Sri Lanka is awaiting clearance to enter Indian airspace. The ministry said the partial permission granted by India late on Sunday, after a 48-hour wait, was operationally impractical, limited to just a few hours and not valid for the return journey. The Foreign Office described the delay as “severely hampering this urgent aid

December 1, 2025

Death toll from Sri Lanka floods and landslides rises to 334: Disaster agency

A man helps a woman trapped in a partially submerged house, in a flooded area in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo on November 29, 2025.— AFP Over 15,000 homes were destroyed, sending 78,000 to shelters. The army rescues 69 bus passengers, including a German tourist. The government is appealing for international aid to support the communities. The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 334 on Sunday, Sri Lanka’s disaster agency said on Sunday, with many others missing. It is the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, and officials said

November 30, 2025

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to win final T20I Tri-Series 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz led Pakistan’s bowling attack with three wickets each The captains of Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the toss before the final of the Tri-Series. PHOTO: PCB’S X.COM ACCOUNT Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 115 runs in 18.4 overs to claim the T20I 2025 Tri-Series title at the Rawalpindi Satium on Saturday night. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub scored 23 and 36 runs, respectively. Babar Azam finished the job with an unbeaten 37 runs. Captain Salman Agha managed to score 14 runs before returning to the stand. The hosts bowled out Sri

November 29, 2025