Squad announcement Shanaka replaces Asalanka as Sri Lanka captain for T20 World Cup

Asalanka had led the side during the recently concluded tri-series in Pakistan before returning home due to illness, prompting Shanaka to step in as stand-in captain

 

Asalanka had led the side during the recently concluded tri-series in Pakistan before returning home due to illness, prompting Shanaka to step in as stand-in captain

Big AppointmentR Sridhar appointed Sri Lanka's fielding coach until T20 World Cup

The former India fielding coach will also work with the Sri Lanka men's team through the upcoming tours of Pakistan and England

 

The former India fielding coach will also work with the Sri Lanka men's team through the upcoming tours of Pakistan and England

WC prepPakistan to tour Sri Lanka for short series before T20 World Cup

The series will serve as ideal preparation for the two teams ahead of the mega event especially with Pakistan set to play all their WC matches in Sri Lanka

 

The series will serve as ideal preparation for the two teams ahead of the mega event especially with Pakistan set to play all their WC matches in Sri Lanka

T20I Tri-Series, 2025Nawaz, Afridi fire Pakistan to tri-series victory

Sri Lanka lost 9 for 30 at one stage to be bowled out for only 114 in the final

 

Sri Lanka lost 9 for 30 at one stage to be bowled out for only 114 in the final

Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025Chameera defends nine to take Sri Lanka to Tri-Series final

Sri Lanka successfully defended 184 as Pakistan fell six runs short

 

Sri Lanka successfully defended 184 as Pakistan fell six runs short

Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025Sri Lanka trounce Zimbabwe to stay in hunt for final

After restricting Zimbabwe to just 146/5, Sri Lanka chased it down with almost four overs to spare

 

After restricting Zimbabwe to just 146/5, Sri Lanka chased it down with almost four overs to spare

2026 T20 World CupIndia to face USA on opening day of 2026 T20 WC on February 7

If Pakistan do not qualify for the semifinal, Kolkata will host the knockout fixture with the other semifinal scheduled in Mumbai

 

If Pakistan do not qualify for the semifinal, Kolkata will host the knockout fixture with the other semifinal scheduled in Mumbai

Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka with thumping 67-run win

After setting a 162-run target, Zimbabwe bowled Sri Lanka out for a meagre 95

 

After setting a 162-run target, Zimbabwe bowled Sri Lanka out for a meagre 95

Sri Lanka in Pakistan, 2025Shanaka to lead SL in T20I tri-series after Asalanka's illness

Alongside Asalanka, Asitha Fernando will also be returning home from Pakistan due to illness

 

Alongside Asalanka, Asitha Fernando will also be returning home from Pakistan due to illness

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2025Pakistan outclass Sri Lanka again to complete 3-0 sweep

A clinical all-round show, led by Wasim Jr and a composed Rizwan-Talat stand, helped Pakistan ease past Sri Lanka in the third ODI

 

A clinical all-round show, led by Wasim Jr and a composed Rizwan-Talat stand, helped Pakistan ease past Sri Lanka in the third ODI