LAHORE – Pakistan is set to tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 to play three T20 matches as part of preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The matches are scheduled for January 7, 9 and 11.
Several key Pakistani players, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf are currently participating in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has assured that all Pakistani players contracted for the BBL will be allowed to complete the full season. He added that Pakistan’s T20 series in Sri Lanka will go ahead as planned, with the exact dates to be confirmed later.
The tour is expected to provide crucial match practice for Pakistani players ahead of the World Cup, allowing them to fine-tune strategies and team combinations against a competitive Sri Lankan side.
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