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Misbah shines but top order still a concern

Pakistan's marks out of ten for the series against Sri Lanka

23-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq

Sri Lanka seamers make big strides

Sri Lanka's marks out of ten, for the Test series against Pakistan

21-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka's epic anti-pressurisation of batsmen

When you give away more singles than dot balls, it clearly means you're using an umbrella made of bread

21-Jan-2014•Andy Zaltzman

Azhar strengthens claim to No.3 spot

Azhar Ali's match-winning 103 off 137 balls in Sharjah went a long way to proving that he had the ability to bat according to the situation and make the No.3 spot his own

21-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Sharjah

Sri Lanka drown in their negativity

Sri Lanka's captain insisted his team had not lost because they had been negative. He would be hard pressed to find many who agree with him

21-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

Quick chases and Sri Lanka's third-Test woes

Stats highlights from an incredible third Test in Sharjah, where Pakistan pulled off one of their best run-chases to level the series

20-Jan-2014•S Rajesh

Sri Lanka tread too far down the conservative route

While conservatism has worked for Sri Lanka in this series, their dour defensive play on day four in Sharjah neither decisively put defeat beyond them nor, it would appear, did much to revive the flagging interest in Test cricket

19-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

'As a captain you need to listen to people'

Sri Lanka's Test captain Angelo Mathews talks about his evolution as a batsman, the lessons he has learnt as a leader, and his goals for his team

19-Jan-2014•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Talha, Junaid shine on dull day

For the second successive day, Pakistan's bowlers struggled on a flat pitch. The team, however, could take heart from the success of their pacers, Mohammad Talha and Junaid Khan

17-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Sharjah

Sri Lanka take comfort from new heroes

Fourteen months on from fielding their oldest ever XI in a Test, Sri Lanka have regenerated at great speed and now brought to the fore, a talented crop of youngsters who are bound to leave the fans very excited for the future

17-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

Karunaratne hopes to build on starts

Just eight Tests old, Dimuth Karunaratne has the skills to become a fine international opener. With more consistency and a better understanding of his own game, he may well be the answer to Sri Lanka's top order as they continue replacing the old guard

16-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

Loss exposes Pakistan frailties

It is hard to pin-point one single reason for Pakistan's capitulation in Dubai; there were many chinks in their armour

12-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq

Sri Lanka earn victory by respecting their limitations

In their win against Pakistan, Sri Lanka truly knew the boundaries of their ability and rarely sought to exceed them

12-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

Opening highs for Sri Lanka

It was a Test match to remember for Sri Lanka, especially their openers and fast bowlers. Stats highlights from their win

12-Jan-2014•S Rajesh

T20 kings show Test aptitude

Though unsuccessful for long stretches during Pakistan's rearguard, the Sri Lanka attack demonstrated admirable patience and application

11-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

Is workload taking a toll on Ajmal?

Saeed Ajmal made a relatively late entry into international cricket but didn't play his first Test till he was almost 32. He is 36 now and is doing his best to make up for lost time having been a key player for Pakistan for many years

10-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Dubai

Sri Lanka still rough around the edges

Sri Lanka have the ingredients of a fine Test team but a little all-round dynamism might make the end product more appetising

10-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

Lack of discipline hurting Pakistan bowlers

Pakistan's seamers failed to create opportunities as a unit. Their bowling coach Mohammad Akram reiterated that the bowlers let Sri Lanka off the hook by not maintaining any pressure

09-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Dubai

Jayawardene reasserts his thrill for the fight

Hamstrung by a hand injury, Mahela Jayawardene was forced to guts it out to make his 32nd Test century

09-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

Manzoor makes use of lifeline

Question marks will continue to hang over Khurram Manzoor's technique, but the opener fought it out to score 73 on a day when few of his team-mates could put bat on ball

08-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Dubai

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