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Pakistan and Sri Lanka open their two-match Test series at Rawalpindi on November 9.
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Pakistan have lost six of seven Tests this year and sit ninth in the WTC standings.
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Mike Hesson remains interim coach after taking charge in England.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series 2026: Preview
Pakistan arrive in poor red-ball form for the two Tests against Sri Lanka in their own backyard, having lost six of their seven fixtures this year.
They went down 3-0 in England, and their two-match series against the West Indies finished 1-1, which leaves them ninth in both the ICC Test rankings and the World Test Championship standings.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made major changes to the coaching staff during the England tour, and after the defeat at Lord’s, it sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. Misbah-ul-Haq also stepped down from his roles as batting consultant and selection committee member.
White-ball head coach Hesson took over as interim Test coach before the third Test against England, and he stays in charge for this home series. Former Australian domestic cricketer Ashley Noffke has joined the support staff as assistant and bowling coach.
Hesson has also reportedly urged Test captain Babar Azam to go back to domestic cricket and rediscover his batting form before the series against Sri Lanka begins.
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Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests in India
TV channel: None confirmed
Live streaming: VETO App (Not confirmed)
Fans in India have no dedicated TV channel listed, but select feeds are expected on the VETO app.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests in Pakistan
TV channels: A Sports, PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Live streaming: Tapmad, Tamasha, PCB Live App
Viewers in Pakistan can pick from three TV broadcasters, and the same coverage will be available on phones and laptops through Tapmad, Tamasha and the PCB Live app.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests in Sri Lanka
TV channels:Dialog TV (The Papare 1 / 1 HD), SLT-Mobitel PEO TV
Live streaming: Dialog ViU+ App, ThePapare, PEO TV
Sri Lankan supporters can follow the series on Dialog TV or SLT-Mobitel PEO TV, and the streaming options are the Dialog ViU+ app, ThePapare and PEO TV.
PCB OTT: The PCB Live App streams live across the UK, North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests in Australia
TV channels:Fox Sports
Live streaming: Foxtel Go, Kayo Sports
Fans in Australia can follow the series on Fox Sports, and the streaming options are Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports.
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A Sports, PTV Sports, Ten Sports |
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Dialog TV (The Papare 1 / 1 HD), SLT-Mobitel PEO TV |
Dialog ViU+ App, ThePapare, PEO TV |
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N/A / Sony Sports Network (select feeds) |
VETO App, Sony LIV / Pro Sports |
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series start time worldwide
Play begins at 9:30 AM local time (PKT) in both Rawalpindi and Lahore, and the times below apply to each day of both Tests.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
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