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Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo
Inzamam rues missed opportunities
Mar 31, 2006: Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, felt that his side failed to capitalise on their opportunities after ending the first day of the Test against Sri Lanka in a strong position
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 5th day
'I am not disappointed with the way we played' - Mahela
Mar 30, 2006: Mahela Jayawardene speaks to the media after the first Test against Pakistan at SSC
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 5th day
Mar 30, 2006: Shoaib Malik's immense but painstakingly composed maiden Test hundred steered Pakistan to an unlikely but spirited draw on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 4th day
'We are looking for consistency and we are looking to win'
Mar 29, 2006: 'Right now, I think they have been batted out of the game unless someone comes out and does something miraculous tomorrow,' says Kumar Sangakkara.
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 4th day
Murali strikes after Sangakkara special
Mar 29, 2006: Sri Lanka, thrust by an immense 185 from Kumar Sangakkara and a twirling late afternoon special from Muttiah Muralitharan, edged closer to a memorable victory against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Mar 28, 2006: The turnaround in this Test has been nothing short of remarkable
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 3rd day
'I can be a good allrounder' - Maharoof
Mar 28, 2006: Farveez Maharoof talks about the state of the match and how his game has developed
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Sri Lanka ease into position of strength
Mar 28, 2006: Solid contributions from Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene enabled Sri Lanka to end the third day on 242 for 2, a lead of 251
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Mar 27, 2006: The second day verdict by Charlie Austin
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 2nd day
'The first sessions tomorrow are crucial' - Moody
Mar 27, 2006: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 185 in just 57.5 overs in what were difficult conditions to bat in. Tom Moody, Sri Lanka's coach, vioces his opinion on the day's events
Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2005-06
Rana rushed back due to family emergency
Mar 27, 2006: Rana Naved-ul-Hasan rushed home from Colombo on Sunday to be with his wife who has been hospitalized following complications with her pregnancy
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage
Mar 27, 2006: Pakistan moved nervously into a position of strength against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Colombo
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo, 1st day
Heavy downpour forces abandonment of play
Mar 26, 2006: The first day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the SSC ground in Colombo has been called off
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Colombo
Below-par teams look to alter precedent
Mar 25, 2006: Sri Lanka has not won a single Test series at home since Pakistan first arrived in 1985-86
