In a repeat of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka at exactly the same time last year, the two teams will begin their World Test Championship 2022/23 journeys with the first game in Galle, followed by the second in Colombo.

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka: Team news

Pakistan: For Pakistan, the biggest news is the return of Shaheen Afridi, who has had a tumultuous year following a knee injury against the same opposition last year. Now fit and back to his best, Afridi will first look to go past 100 Test wickets (he’s been stuck on 99). Two uncapped players – Muhammad Hurraira and Aamer Jamal were also included.

Sri Lanka: For the hosts, left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka has been included, with Dimuth Karunaratne continuing to captain the side.

Squads: Full teams for Pakistan and Sri Lanka can be found here.

SL vs PAK 2023: Match timings for the Test series

The matches will begin at 10am local time (4.30am GMT).

SL vs PAK 2023, where to watch live: TV channels and live streaming

In India & subcontinent (excluding Pakistan)

In India, the series will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network – Sony Sports Ten 2.

Live streaming on mobile devices will be available on SonyLiv.

In Sri Lanka

Matches will be available on TV1, along with paid platforms Dialog & IPTV – SLT. The two Tests will also be available on the SLC YouTube channel. On radio, it will be on SLBC.

In Pakistan

In Pakistan, TV – Ten Sports Pakistan + PTV

On digital: Sony Liv + Tapmad + Tamasha

In Middle East & North America

Matches will be live on eVision (via the CricLife channel – digital) as well as Etisalat on TV.

In the US

Matches will be live on Willow TV, both digital and TV.

In other regions

Live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.