Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other in two Tests, five ODIs and three T20Is in September and October in the UAE. The tour also marks Sri Lanka's first visit to Pakistan for the third and final T20I that will be played in Lahore.
Shoaib Malik scored a blistering fifty while Mohammad Amir followed it up with a brilliant four wicket haul as Pakistan completed a 36 run win over Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 International in Lahore to claim the series 3-0.
.jpg "Shadab Khan (right) came up with a terrific all-round performance")
Shadab Khan played a brilliant eight ball cameo as Pakistan managed to edge out Sri Lanka by two wickets in the first Twenty20 International in Abu Dhabi to take a 1-0 lead in the three match series.
After a collective bowling effort from Pakistan dismissed Sri Lanka for 102 runs, the batsmen led by a blistering 42 from Shoaib Malik helped the home side chase down the target in 17.2 overs with seven wickets in the first Twenty20 International in Abu Dhabi to claim a 1-0 lead in the series.
.jpg "Hasan Ali was named the player of the series")
Usman Khan became the third quickest fast bowler to claim a five wicket haul as Pakistan dismissed Sri Lanka for 103 and chased down the target with nine wickets in hand in the fifth and final One-Day International in Sharjah to take the series 5-0.
Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik scored 69 runs apiece as Pakistan chased down 174 runs against Sri Lanka in 39 overs with seven wickets in hand in the fourth One-Day International in Sharjah to stretch their lead in the series to 4-0.
.jpg "Mohammad Hafeez (right) faces another uphill task to prove his bowling action right")
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following the recently concluded third One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
A five wicket haul from Hasan Ali and a century on debut from Imam ul Haq helped Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the third One-Day International in Abu Dhabi and wrap up the series 3-0.
.jpg "Mohammad Hafeez missed the T20I series against World XI")
Pakistan have recalled veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka.
.jpg "Dinesh Chandimal has managed just six runs in the first two ODIs against Pakistan")
Sri Lanka have drafted in wicket-keeper batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama to the squad for the remainder of the ongoing One-Day International series against Pakistan.
Uncapped Dolphins all-rounder Robbie Frylinck has earned a call-up to South Africa's Twenty20 International squad for the series against Bangladesh that will be played later this month.
.jpg "Danushka Gunathilaka's ban has been reduced into half")
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a reduction of opening batsman Danushka Gunathilka's ban to three matches following an appeal.
.jpg "Sri Lankan players expressed concern on the security situation in Lahore")
Sri Lanka Cricket affirmed their decision to send a team to Lahore that will host the third and final Twenty20 International against Pakistan in a bid to revive international cricket in the country.
.jpg "Upul Tharanga waged a lone fight for Sri Lanka")
Upul Tharanga's unbeaten century went in vain for Sri Lanka as Pakistan completed a 32 run victory in the second One-Day International in Abu Dhabi riding on another Babar Azam ton and an all-round effort from Shadab Khan to claim a 2-0 lead in the series.
.jpg "Babar Azam scored a fine century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka")
Babar Azam's 103 and Shoaib Malik's 81 helped Pakistan set up an 83 run victory over Sri Lanka during the first One Day International match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed shared an unbeaten 146 run stand as Pakistan reached 198 for five at stumps on day four of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dubai in a chase of 317 runs.
.jpg "Mohammad Amir will also not bowl in the remainder of the ongoing Test against Pakistan")
Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International series against Sri Lanka to be played in the United Arab Emirates.
.jpg "Wahab Riaz picked three wickets in the second innings")
After Pakistan conceded 220 run first innings lead to Sri Lanka, the bowlers led by Wahab Riaz restricted the visitors to 34 for five at stumps on the third day of the second Test in Dubai.
After a 196 run knock Dimuth Karunaratne powered Sri Lanka to 482 runs, the Pakistan openers got them off to a solid start of 51 for naught at stumps on day two of the second Test in Dubai.
Dimuth Karunaratne slammed an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka managed 254 for three at stumps on day one of the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai.
Sri Lanka Cricket has handed a suspension of six limited over games for opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka following a misconduct during the recently concluded series against India at home.
Sri Lanka selectors have left out experienced seam bowler Lasith Malinga in the 15-man squad for the upcoming One-Day International series against Pakistan.
Rangana Herath was instrumental for Sri Lanka with an 11-wicket haul as the visitors bowled out Pakistan for 114 in the final innings and helped them register a 21 run win in the first Test in Abu Dhabi thereby claiming a 1-0 unassailable lead in the two match series.
After a valiant 76 run knock from Haris Sohail helped Pakistan gain a three run first innings lead, the spinners kept Sri Lanka down to 69 for four at stumps on day four of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
.jpg "Sami Aslam scored 54 runs on day three")
Pakistan opening batsman Sami Aslam is confident of scoring his maiden century despite missing out on numerous occasions after coming close to it.
.jpg "Azhar Ali remained unbeaten on 74")
Pakistan top order came up with a solid batting performance as they went on to post 266 for four at stumps on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi to cut short their trail to 153 runs.
.jpg "Dinesh Chandimal played a solid knock")
After Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 155 to help Sri Lanka post 419, the Pakistan openers provided a solid start of 64 for naught at stumps on day one of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
After early strike from Pakistan pegged Sri Lanka, Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal helped the visitors recover and post 227 for four at stumps on day one of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed that the new rules to the playing conditions will be effective for all series starting from 28th September.
.jpg "Angelo Mathews suffered a calf injury during training on Tuesday")
Sri Lanka will miss the services of Angelo Mathews for the first Test against Pakistan during the upcoming tour of United Arab Emirates as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
Sri Lanka are all set to visit Pakistan for the first time in eight years for a Twenty20 International game that will be played in Lahore subject to security clearance.