Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the rain-reduced third and final T20I to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 161, Pakistan managed 146-8 in their 20 overs. The visitors suffered an early setback as opener Sahibzada Farhan was dismissed for nine off seven balls, including two […]
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Pakistan secure dominant 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka in T20I opener
Brilliant bowling performance and punctuated by the elegant brutality of Sahibzada Farhan helped Green Shirts dismantle Sri Lanka by six wickets to take an authoritative lead in the T20I series opener. The narrative of the match was written in the first innings. Captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to bowl first wasn’t just tactical; it was […]
Pakistan gear up for T20I series in Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup
Pakistan men’s team will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series in Dambulla, with matches scheduled on January 7, 9 and 11, as preparations intensify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. The first ball of the match will […]
Shadab returns to Pakistan T20I squad against Sri Lanka in January
All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to the T20I side as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place earlier next month between January 7 and January 11, 2026 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The 27-year-old Shadab, who last represented Pakistan in June this […]
Three men arrested in Sri Lanka over elephant burn alive
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested three men in connection with the burn alive of a wild elephant, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage both domestically and internationally. A graphic video of the act circulated rapidly on social media, prompting calls for swift justice and stronger wildlife protection. Police said the suspects, aged between 42 […]
Pakistan sends 200 tons of aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The relief shipment includes tents, blankets, quilts, mosquito nets, camping lamps, mats, life jackets, inflatable boats, medicines, and more. The consignment is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 13, 2025, to assist with […]
Sri Lanka pledges $33,000 aid after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka announced a $33,000 aid package to help survivors rebuild homes after Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone has killed 607 people, 214 remain missing, and over two million residents have been affected. Authorities warned that heavy rain, flooding, and landslides may continue. The government will provide up to 10 million rupees ($33,000) per family to […]
Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in preparations for T20 World Cup
The two teams will lock horns ahead of next year’s mega event in similar conditions to those at the marquee tournament. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board as quoted by icc-cricket.com have confirmed, that Pakistan will be touring the island nation for a three-match T20I series in the lead up to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup […]
Deadly floods hit Southeast Asia, toll tops 1,500
TUKKA/BANGKOK/ANGODA: Officials in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia are struggling to reach survivors of catastrophic floods, as the disaster’s death toll across the region surpassed 1,500. Monsoon rains, amplified by tropical storm systems, have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, leaving thousands displaced and isolated. Read More: Asia floods leave devastation, rising death toll tops 1,200 […]
Flood-hit Sri Lanka receives Pakistan’s urban rescue team
Pakistan has dispatched an urban search and rescue team to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe flooding and landslides, killing over 400 people. A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 47 team members and 6.5 tons of essential equipment left Islamabad on Wednesday to assist in relief efforts. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen […]