The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne, witnessed the Under-19 Women’s cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh held in Faisalabad on 16 October 2026, as part of the Under-19 Women’s Cricket Tri-Series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, hosted by the Government of Pakistan.

Upon arrival, the High Commissioner was welcomed by the Commissioner of Faisalabad, Imran Hamid Sheikh, and executive members of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The tri-series brought together the Under-19 women’s cricket teams of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, providing a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent while promoting sportsmanship, friendship and closer ties among the participating countries.

The Commissioner of Faisalabad also participated in the post-match presentation ceremony, during which the trophy was presented to the Sri Lankan team following its victory over Bangladesh.

The High Commissioner’s presence at the match reflected the importance of sporting engagements in strengthening people-to-people ties and fostering goodwill between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

The event also highlighted the shared commitment of the participating countries to promoting women’s cricket and nurturing emerging sporting talent.

High Commission of Sri Lanka
Islamabad

27 October 2026