Sahibzada Farhan got a half-century as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first T20I, on Wednesday. | Cricket

Bangladesh 's sports advisor Asif Nazrul has doubled down on the BCB's request to the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. He said the BCB would attempt to convince the ICC of the gravity of the issue, which related to player safety and "Bangladesh's dignity."

Sri Lanka are likely to rope in former India opener Vikram Rathour as batting coach lead up to the T20 World Cup. Rathour was India’s batting .

Sri Lanka have started their build-up for the marquee event with a three-match T20I series against Pakistan beginning on Wednesday.

Drawn in Group C, the team is scheduled to face the West Indies in their opening match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and subsequently compete against defending champions England, Italy and Nepal.