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(c)Cricinfo en-gb Pakistan's glorious victory over Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final test at Karachi brought to an end, our team's losing streak of matches, also providing some relief to the cricket lovers from the long spell of gloom and disappointment https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90437.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90437.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90437 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 15: Pakistan crushed Sri Lanka by 222 runs with a day to spare to win the third cricket Test here at the National Stadium on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90377.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90377.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90377 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT By registering a 222-run victory in the final Test of the three-match series, the Pakistanis not only kept their unbeaten record intact at the National Stadium, Karachi but also avoided the first-ever Test whitewash on Home soil https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90395.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90395.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90395 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 15: Pakistan captain Moin Khan termed the victory in the third cricket Test over Sri Lanka as a perfect tonic for the forthcoming assignments https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90380.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90380.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90380 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 15: Inzamam-ul-Haq's celebration were spoiled by match referee Brian Hastings who severely reprimanded him and gave a suspended 25% match fee fine for six months for criticising the Sri Lankan players https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90378.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90378.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90378 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 14: Master batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq returned to his majestic best when he smashed a commanding century - the ninth of his career, third against Sri Lanka and first at the National Stadium - which brightened Pakistan hopes of ending a https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90352.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90352.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90352 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT Millions of cricket lovers know about most of the world records set by Pakistani cricketers https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90359.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90359.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90359 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 14: Inzamam-ul-Haq termed his ninth career century as one of the finest but didn't hide his displeasure over the behaviour of the Sri Lankans https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90353.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90353.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90353 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 13: Muttiah Muralitharan continued to be an enigma for the Pakistan batsmen as Sri Lanka pulled themselves back into contention of the third and final cricket Test being played here on Monday at the National Stadium https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90335.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90335.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90335 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Karachi, March 13: Saeed Anwar became the second Pakistan captain to relinquish the captaincy in less than five weeks which puts Moin Khan as incharge of the team for the next four months of back-breaking cricket https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90336.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90336.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90336 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 12: Shahid Afridi, Inzamam-ul-Haq and a gutsy rearguard action saved Pakistan's blushes on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test against Sir Lanka at the National Stadium here on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90308.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90308.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90308 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Karachi, March 12: Former captain Wasim Akram said here on Sunday that he had pulled out of the third Test because he was not feeling match-fit https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90311.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90311.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90311 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Former captain Saleem Malik, for his alleged role in a bribery scandal, and his brother-in law Ijaz Ahmed and off-spinner Akram Raza for being his 'comrades in arms' were out of the contention for the Pakistan squad https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90309.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90309.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90309 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 11: Pakistan face a test of character, discipline, skill and mental toughness as Sri Lanka attempt to create history in the third cricket Test starting at the National Stadium here from Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90279.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90279.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90279 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The humiliation that tracked our team reaching the apex, Sri Lanka wrapped up with absolute grace, the test series against Pakistan https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90275.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90275.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90275 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT The third test has yet to be played with Sri Lanka who are looking for a whitewash https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90278.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90278.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90278 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka, the emerald island may be small in size but its achievements in international cricket are phenomenal belying its size https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90270.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90270.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90270 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, March 10: Pakistan and Sri Lankan teams had nets at the National Stadium here on Friday afternoon after arriving in the city from Peshawar earlier in the day https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90266.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90266.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90266 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 9: Sri Lanka needed just 10 deliveries on the final morning to remove Pakistan's last two batsmen and secure an impregnable 2-0 lead in the three-match series by winning the second cricket Test by 57 runs at the Arbab Niaz Stadium https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90253.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90253.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90253 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT Peshawar, March 9: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam left for Lahore on Thursday evening while the rest of the side proceeds to Karachi on Friday evening for the third cricket Test starting there on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90257.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90257.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90257 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 9: Pakistan recalled seasoned duo of Ijaz Ahmad and Mushtaq Ahmad for the third cricket Test starting in Karachi from Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90256.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90256.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90256 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 8: Muttiah Muralitharan captured two wickets off successive deliveries to swing the balance of the second cricket Test and the series towards Sri Lanka's way as Pakistan were left reeling at 222 for eight at stumps on the fourth day https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90227.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90227.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90227 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT An aspect of the game that can have a profound effect on cricket in Pakistan is the uniform result-oriented nature of the pitches, not only at major Test centres like Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi, but also in all areas that stage 1st Class or other https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90228.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90228.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90228 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 7: Pakistan rallied back in to the match through their bowlers after some spineless batting resulted in the loss of their last seven wickets for 45 runs on an eventful third day of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at the https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90219.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90219.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90219 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Peshawar, March 7: Former captain Wasim Akram has been told to join the training camp under progress at the KRL Ground in Rawalpindi, sources said https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90221.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90221.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90221 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 7: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam astounded everyone here before the start of the third day's play on Tuesday when he said the ongoing second Test would be his last https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90220.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90220.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90220 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 6: Speed merchant Shoaib Akhtar bowled with fire, hostility and venom to place Pakistan in a position of strength against Sri Lanka at stumps on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Arbab Niaz Stadium here on Monday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90189.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90189.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90189 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Peshawar, March 6: Speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Monday said he still feeling pain in his groin and bowled flat out only after taking three pain-killing injections https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90190.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90190.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90190 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Pakistan picked up two early Sri Lankan wickets on a rain-curtailed opening day of the second Test which started here at the Arbab Niaz Stadium on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90173.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90173.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90173 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Peshawar, March 5: Saeed Anwar was on Sunday retained as captain for the strenuous next four months during which Pakistan will play six Tests and almost 25 One-day Internationals https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90170.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90170.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90170 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT In Gujranwala, after 36 overs had been bowled on the opening day in 152 minutes, no more play was possible https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90168.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90168.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90168 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Peshawar, March 4: Wicket-keeper Atiq-uz-Zaman is set to make his Test debut but he might have to wait a little longer to get the prestigious green cap as weather threatens to disrupt the second cricket Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka starting https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90153.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90153.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90153 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The 2nd test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is commencing at Peshawar on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90149.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90149.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90149 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Even though Sri Lanka are on a "roll" these days, having won the ODI Series 3-0 and the 1st Test at Rawalpindi in a tantalizing finish by two wickets where they were stretched to the limits before winning, Pakistan takes the field at Peshawar with a https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90134.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90134.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90134 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, March 3: The three-member selection committee will meet in Peshawar tomorrow (Saturday) to finalise Pakistan team for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday (March 5) https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90131.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90131.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90131 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Who says - test matches have lost their thrill and are no more worth the trouble https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90133.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90133.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90133 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, March 2: Pakistan's lanky pace bowler Shabbir Ahmed will be available to play for Pakistan in the next few weeks https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90127.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90127.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90127 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, March 2: Lieutenant-General Tauqir Zia, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ad hoc Committee, meets with the Advisory Panel and the chairman selection committee on Friday at Mangla to discuss the formation of Pakistan team for the https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90126.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90126.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90126 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, March 1: Sri Lanka carved out a remarkable two-wicket victory over Pakistan on an enthralling final day of the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Pindi Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90094.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90094.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90094 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT Islamabad, March 1: Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya termed the two-wicket win over Pakistan as one of the most memorable one https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90096.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90096.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90096 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 29: Debutant Younis Khan imprinted his name into history by notching a workmanlike century in a record ninth wicket partnership with Wasim Akram as Pakistan staged a resilient but belated fight back against Sri Lanka on the fourth day https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90066.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90066.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90066 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:01 GMT Karachi, Feb 29: Preparations are afoot by Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) for holding the third and final Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka here at National Stadium on March 12 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90072.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90072.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90072 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 29: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam on Tuesday said off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will not be able to bowl on the fifth day of the first Test https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90071.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/90071.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-90071 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 28: Despite a defiant knock of 84 by skipper Saeed Anwar, Pakistan were battling to avert defeat in the first Test against Sri Lanka here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Monday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87681.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87681.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87681 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 27: A masterly century by Aravinda de Silva put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87664.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87664.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87664 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT We must learn to accept defeat but this does not mean that we should make a habit of losing https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87670.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87670.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87670 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Pakistan toured Sri Lanka later in the same season (1985-86 season) https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87666.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87666.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87666 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 26: Pakistan continued their poor run with the bat after Sri Lanka dismissed them for a dismal 182 on the opening day of the three-match Test series here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87648.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87648.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87648 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:15 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 26: Pakistan team management was hopeful that pacer Wasim Akram will recover to take the field on the morning of second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87649.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87649.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87649 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 25: Pakistan's opener Wajahatullah Wasti heads the Test batting averages with 50.50 in both sets of teams at the start of the Pakistan-Sri Lankan series https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87631.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87631.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87631 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rawalpindi, Feb 25: Middle-order batsman Younis Khan is set to make his debut in the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka starting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here from Saturday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87630.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87630.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87630 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT RAWALPINDI: The Sri Lankans may not have been better placed than this to win their second successive test series against Pakistan when the first test of three-match series starts at the Rawalpindi Stadium, Saturday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87617.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87617.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87617 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The 1st test against Sri Lanka is at the verge of a start at Rawalpindi which has been a regular match centre since the inception of Pakistan https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87616.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87616.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87616 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 24: Coach Intikhab Alam said on Thursday that Pakistan would put up an improved performance in the Test series against Sri Lanka but added that no one should expect miracles from the new-look team https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87610.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87610.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87610 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 23: Sri Lanka's experienced duo of Arjuna Ranatunga (86) and Aravinda de Silva (74) struck form ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan as the tourists three-day match against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI ended in a draw at https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87574.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87574.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87574 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT February 19, 2000 was a day of deep depression for Pakistan's One Day Cricket, when the visiting Sri Lankan team completed the clean sweep of 3-0 over a new look Pakistan team at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium Lahore https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87592.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87592.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87592 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 23: Sri Lanka's prolific and in-form batsman Marvan Atapattu underwent medical check-up on his lower-back at the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87573.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87573.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87573 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 23: Sri Lanka skipper Jayasuriya said on Wednesday that the three-Test series will be an evenly contested affair https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87572.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87572.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87572 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 23: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advisory council on Wednesday continued their policy of giving the youngsters a taste of the highest form of the game by picking five uncapped players in an 18-man squad for the three-Test home series https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87571.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87571.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87571 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 22: A century first-wicket stand between Test aspirants Wajahatullah Wasti and Mohammad Naveed Qureshi helped Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI reach a formidable 191 for three at stumps on the second day of the three-day match against https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87554.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87554.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87554 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT YAWAR SAEED Director PCB February 23, 2000 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87566.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87566.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87566 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 22: Wicket-keeper Moin Khan will take over from Saeed Anwar after the conclusion of the home series against Sri Lanka, official sources said on Tuesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87552.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87552.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87552 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 22: The Pakistan cricket administrators face a ticklish job on Wednesday when they sit to pick the squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka starting at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from Feb 26 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87551.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87551.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87551 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 21: A dodgy half century by skipper Sanath Jayasuriya helped Sri Lanka recover from early setbacks against a spirited Pakistan Cricket Board XI on a rain-effected opening day of the three-day match at the KRL Stadium on Monday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87534.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87534.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87534 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:16 GMT With Saturday's win, Sri Lanka have beaten Pakistan in a Limited Overs International series in Pakistan for the second time https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87520.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87520.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87520 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Islamabad, Feb 20: Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya said here on Sunday his ambition is to derive hundred per cent performance from each member of his side and the one-day clean sweep over Pakistan has further fuelled the aspirations to play hard https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87517.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87517.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87517 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT As the visitors register their easy win in the one-day series, and the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test series take off, it is worthwhile to have a look at the history of encounters between the two rivals https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87516.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87516.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87516 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 20: The Pakistan cricket team for the first Test against Sri Lanka will be named on Wednesday, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Lt-Gen Tauqir Zia said on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87512.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87512.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87512 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 19: The third cricket Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka now will be played between from March 12 to 16 at the National Stadium, instead from March 13 to 17 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87493.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87493.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87493 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 19: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are set to recall old guards for the three-Test series after watching their team being demolished by Sri Lanka in the one-day series https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87492.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87492.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87492 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 19: Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya termed his team's clean sweep in the three-match one-day series against Pakistan a result of team-work and winning spirit https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87491.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87491.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87491 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 19: Sri Lanka outplayed Pakistan comprehensivelyin the third and final one-day international by a decisive margin of 104 runs at the Qadhafi Stadium here on Saturday to complete a clean sweep of the limited-overs series https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87490.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87490.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87490 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 18: A good contest is expected in the third and final one-day international encounter between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Qadhafi Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) despite the fact that the visitors have taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87468.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87468.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87468 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Arjuna Ranatunga and Aravinda de Silva have been recalled for the Test Series against Pakistan that begins at Rawalpindi on February 26 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87441.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87441.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87441 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Gujranwala, Feb 16: Sri Lanka took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day international cricket series against Pakistan after winning the second game by 34 runs at the Jinnah Stadium here on Wednesday in front of a capacity crowd https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87429.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87429.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87429 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 15: No edibles and glass made commodities will be allowed in the Gaddafi Stadium on the eve of the third and final one-day international match to be held there between Pakistan and Sri Lankan cricket teams on Feb 19 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87394.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87394.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87394 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore,Feb 15: A keen tussle is expected in the second One-day International cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka teams at the Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala on today https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87393.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87393.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87393 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 14: The Pakistan cricket team had a training session at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday immediately after arriving from Karachi https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87386.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87386.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87386 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 13: Pakistan made two changes in their squad for the second and third one-day internationals after Sri Lanka won the opener by 29 runs https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87375.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87375.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87375 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 13: Pakistan captain Saeed Anwar forcefully defended his decisions to field first after winning the toss and sending debutant Younis Khan low down the order https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87374.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87374.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87374 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 13: Marvan Atapattu struck his maiden century against Pakistan to power Sri Lanka to a convincing 29-run victory in the first one-day international at the packed-to-capacity National Stadium here on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87373.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87373.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87373 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 12: Pakistan captain Saeed Anwar said on Saturday his team will start as favourites against Sri Lanka in the opening encounter of the three-match one-day series here at the National Stadium on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87361.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87361.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87361 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 12: Pakistan launch their arduous task of rebuilding the team for the 2003 World Cup on Sunday when they face Sri Lanka in the first one-day international of the three-match series here at the 34,300-capacity National Stadium https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87360.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87360.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87360 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 11: The Pakistan cricket team, minus allrounder Abdur Razzaq, assembled here on Friday evening and had a brief training session at the National Stadium https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87352.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87352.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87352 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 11: Former Pakistan cricketers on Friday welcomed sweeping changes in the cricket team stressing that it was the right time to include the youngsters https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87351.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87351.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87351 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 11: Pakistan captain Saeed Anwar on Friday called for different teams for Tests and one-day internationals https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87350.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87350.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87350 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Lahore, Feb 10: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ad hoc committee Director Yawar Saeed said here on Thursday that changes in the Pakistan team had been made to build up a nucleus of the team for World Cup to be held in South Africa in 2003 https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87339.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87339.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87339 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 10: Intikhab Alam said on Thursday that Pakistan will have to start from scratch for the home series against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87338.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87338.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87338 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 10: Sri Lanka cantered to a farcical nine-wicket victory over a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI in the second one-day practice match at the UBL Sports Complex here on Thursday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87337.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87337.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87337 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 10: Saeed Anwar on Thursday said that he would enjoy his second tenure as captain and promised to be more aggressive in the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87336.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87336.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87336 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 10: Left-handed opener Saeed Anwar on Thursday was named as Pakistan captain for the home series against Sri Lanka after Wasim Akram surrendered the job "in an effort to concentrate more on his cricket and domestic commitments" https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87335.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87335.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87335 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The Pakistan Cricket Board's Advisory Board has, in consensus announced the Pakistan Cricket Team for the First One Day International scheduled to be played on February 13, 2000 at National Stadium, Karachi https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87322.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87322.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87322 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 9: The touring Sri Lanka play their last practice match prior to the one-day series against Pakistan when they face a Pakistan Cricket Board XI at the UBL Sports Complex here on Thursday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87316.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87316.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87316 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 9: Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya said on Wednesday that his team had no problems with the delayed announcement of Pakistan team for the first one-day international scheduled for Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87315.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87315.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87315 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 9: Wasim Akram will not lead Pakistan against Sri Lanka in the forthcoming one-day and Test series, highly placed sources said on the eve of the team announcement https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87314.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87314.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87314 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 8: Sri Lanka recorded a cakewalk eight-wicket victory over a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI in a practice match at the National Stadium here on Tuesday, indicating that it would not be their fireworks but calculated game that would be https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87290.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87290.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87290 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 8: The Pakistan team for the first one-day international against Sri Lanka will be announced on Thursday evening despite being almost finalized on Monday, board officials said https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87289.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87289.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87289 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 7: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Lt-Gen Tauqir Zia banned speedster Shoaib Akhtar from one match and then flew off to Singapore in an effort to get the suspension on him from Test cricket overturned https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87273.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87273.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87273 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 7: Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya said here on Monday that his team was not overawed by Pakistan's recent failures and his own team's brilliant performance https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87272.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87272.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87272 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Karachi, Feb 6: Pakistan captain Wasim Akram returned on Sunday and immediately made himself available for the series against Sri Lanka https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87235.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/87235.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-87235 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT