Overview
- The team landed Sunday for three ODIs against Pakistan on November 11, 13 and 15 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The T20 tri-series with Pakistan and Zimbabwe follows, with Sri Lanka’s first game on November 19 and the final on November 29 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
- Charith Asalanka leads finalized ODI and T20 squads featuring Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera.
- Fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana (upper respiratory tract infection) and Dilshan Madushanka (knee) were ruled out, with Asitha Fernando and Eshan Malinga named as replacements.
- Punjab authorities detailed security plans including Army and Rangers deployments, aerial monitoring by Army Aviation and legal cover under Article 245 and the Pakistan Rangers Ordinance.