Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2008-09 / Features

Never forget Lahore

Jul 13, 2010: In March last year, terrorists hit at cricket. One of those who was at the receiving end tells of a new initiative to take a stand against those who would destroy fans' love of the game

Shootout in Lahore

'I felt a bullet fizz past my ear'

Mar 4, 2009: When you have been through what we have experienced, when you have been targeted by terrorists yourself and been so fortunate to escape, it changes your thinking

It takes two, baby

Mar 4, 2009: Six of the highest 13 partnerships in Test cricket have come in the last six-odd years; the last three months alone have produced six remarkable stands

The shootout in Lahore

'Cricket won't be played in Pakistan in the foreseeable future'

Mar 3, 2009: Reactions to the attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore, which has put in doubt Pakistan's status as an international sporting venue

This is a fire that threatens everyone

Mar 3, 2009: Let us be clear: Gaddafi Stadium is not the only place where an attack on cricket will grab headlines

Ajantha Mendis

The boy who became an enigma

Feb 19, 2009: Sri Lanka's new spin wizard has been one of the revelations of 2008, but he's no overnight sensation

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Lahore

A terrible day at the office

Jan 24, 2009: Perhaps it was just that the shock of it was too much, but Shoaib Malik's press conference after Pakistan's heaviest defeat (in terms of runs) was surprisingly - and happily - free of rancour

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Lahore

Seamers shine in spinners' shadow

Jan 24, 2009: The only thing better than defeating opponents is crushing them. And the only thing better than that is to do so at their own game

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Lahore

Akmal unworthy of selection

Jan 24, 2009: Nothing illustrates more aptly the emptiness of whatever method and merit there is to Pakistan's current thinking than the continued selection of Kamran Akmal as a first-choice wicketkeeper

Sri Lanka's bogey team, and boundaryless Jayawardene

Jan 23, 2009: Sri Lanka have done reasonably well against most teams, but Pakistan have brought out the worst in them

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Karachi

Flexibility could hurt Dilshan

Jan 22, 2009: Dilshan has been a constant for many years now, a significant part of many of their successes and evolution. But what exactly is he, what is his role?

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Karachi

Another wow from Rao

Jan 20, 2009: Is it sacrilegious to suggest that what Pakistan needs more of is a Rao Iftikhar Anjum and less of the flash that we've become accustomed to? Rao is as far removed from the bling of Pakistan's pace lineage as is possible.