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LAHORE: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have reportedly confirmed their participation in the proposed tri-nation ODI series in Pakistan that will also feature England, sources revealed on Wednesday.

According to sources, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had already agreed in principle earlier to take part in the series, which is being planned for the October-November window.

With Sri Lanka’s confirmation now in place, the structure of the tri-series is expected to be formally locked in, with scheduling discussions entering their final phase. Sources added that the detailed fixtures for the ODI tri-series will be announced shortly once logistical arrangements are completed.

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Ahead of the ODI tri-series, Sri Lanka are also scheduled to tour Pakistan for a three-match T20 International series. As per the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP), the Sri Lankan side are also expected to play a two-match Test series in Pakistan as part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

For the unversed, Pakistan featured in two T20I tri-nation series last year, one involving UAE and Afghanistan, and another on home soil featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Pakistan went on to win both events, first defeating Afghanistan in the final in August 2025 in the UAE, and later overcoming Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi in November to lift the trophy.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly in discussions to host an ODI tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka later this year, sources revealed on Tuesday.

According to early indications, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed in principle to take part in the proposed series, which is being planned for the October-November window.

However, final confirmation from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is still awaited before the schedule is formally locked in.

If finalised, the tri-series would add another high-profile limited-overs event to Pakistan’s packed international calendar, with discussions ongoing over venues and match timings.

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As per the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP), Sri Lanka are already scheduled to tour Pakistan later this year for a multi-format assignment, which includes three T20Is followed by a two-match Test series.

The T20I leg is expected to be played in October, potentially serving as a lead-in to the proposed tri-series. The Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is then likely to follow in November.

For the unversed, Pakistan featured in two T20I tri-series, one involving UAE and Afghanistan, and another on home soil featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Pakistan went on to win both events, first defeating Afghanistan in the final in August 2025 in the UAE, and later overcoming Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi in November to lift the second tri-series title.

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