Imam and Rizwan were among seven players withdrawn from the squad ahead of the third and final Test, which Pakistan lost as England completed a 3-0 series sweep
Agha’s return provided Pakistan with an important middle-order contribution while reigniting the conversation around domestic cricket’s value in preparing players for the international stage
Pakistan kick off their ODI tri-series campaign in convincing fashion and will now face England on October 20
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka start an ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi on Sunday as preparation for next year’s World Cup, with the final in Lahore on Oct 31
The seven-match ODI tri-series featuring hosts Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka will be played from October 18 to 31
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 across Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar
The 2027 World Cup remains a year away, but the decisions made during this tri-series could help determine whether Pakistan enter the tournament with a coherent, well-tested squad or continue searching for answers when the stakes are considerably higher
Although no details were shared about the league’s structure or teams, the inaugural edition is targeted for early 2027
While Pakistan secured the series, the final defeat served as a reminder that squad depth, middle-order stability and tactical adaptability will remain crucial as they prepare for tougher international challenges
Pakistan seal series 2-1 despite Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win in the final T20I in Rawalpindi
The match in Riyadh was postponed after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety warning just 15 minutes before the scheduled kick-off
The series will feature matches in Rawalpindi from November 9 to 13 and Lahore from November 17 to 21
Pakistan have secured the series, but questions remain over their preparations for tougher opposition and their willingness to give more opportunities to youngsters
Pakistan take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with dominant performances in the first two games in Rawalpindi
Lahiru Udara’s 91 helped Sri Lanka post 182-8, but the hosts chased down the 183-run target in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
Farhan and Fakhar shared a remarkable 176-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka during the 2026 T20 World Cup, providing Pakistan with an explosive start
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final
Dhananjaya de Silva announced his decision to step down on Thursday, explaining that he wanted to make room for the next generation of Sri Lankan leadership
The two sides have met 31 times in the format, with Pakistan winning 18 matches compared to Sri Lanka's 13
The dates were finalised after discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board and representatives of all eight franchises
