Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Sri Lanka is preparing for an intensive year of cricket in 2026, with the national team scheduled to compete in a wide range of international assignments and global tournaments, according to the International Cricket Council's (ICC's) Future Tours Program (FTP).

The year will begin with a home T20 International series against Pakistan in January, followed by England's tour of Sri Lanka for three T20Is and three One-Day Internationals spanning January and February.

Sri Lanka will then take part in the ICC T20 World Cup during February and March with the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

In March, the team is set for a limited overs series against Afghanistan in the UAE, before attention shifts to franchis...