Lankan lions: Cricket News & Match Updates

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the Pakistan ODI tri-series due to a hamstring injury, with Lahiru Udara named as his replacement. His availability for the upcoming Test series remains subject to fitness clearance.

Sri Lanka Cricket CEO: Kusal Mendis has been appointed as Sri Lanka's Test captain, taking over as the all-format captain after Dhananjaya de Silva left his Test leadership role.

Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka ODI and T20I captain Kusal Mendis and fast-bowler have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against England, with returnee Charith Asalanka set to lead the Lankan Lions, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Friday.

Galle International Stadium: Rain made its presence felt on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium as a session and a half was washed out due to the downpour in Galle. While the rain played hide and seek with the two teams, India still ended the second day well on top of the hosts, having scored 460/9. Kuldeep Yadav (12*) and Prasidh Krishna (1*) went back unscathed, as all eyes will be on the visitors to see whether they decide to declare their innings or not.

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the team will host Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January 2026 in the build-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, which is set to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Janith Liyange replaced Chamika Karunaratne in the playing XI as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the inconsequential final game of the Super 4 stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.