Rangana Herath

Out of the shadows

He's spent 10 years sidelined by Murali. Now Rangana Herath may just be coming into his own

Tough calls pay off

Mahela Jayawardene: Dropping Vaas, having Dilshan keep - not all the decisions Sri Lanka made against Pakistan were universally acclaimed, but they worked in the end

Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2009

Back in the groove

Slideshow: A winning start for Kumar Sangakkara, and a full return to Test cricket for Pakistan: an audio-visual look at the just-concluded series in Sri Lanka

'Pakistan need to avoid controversy'

Spotlight: Osman Samiuddin and Ramiz Raja look at the road ahead for a Pakistan side that looks to be on the mend

Sri Lanka v Pakistan 1985-86

Scrappy in Sri Lanka

I Was There: Sri Lanka and Pakistan may get along just fine these days, but back in 1985-86 it was knives out all the time

Thieving cats, suicidal drivers

Tour diary: It's hot in Colombo, small animals are after your dinner in Galle, and security staff are sticklers for dress codes. Sidharth Monga takes in the experience

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2009

Versatile Dilshan up for any challenge

Sidharth Monga: The batsman is no mood to let go of any opportunity that comes his way, not even wicketkeeping

Pakistan's trouble at the top

Sidharth Monga: Openers are a neglected breed on the country's domestic circuit, and that's been a key reason for the team's failures in Tests in recent times

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Persistence and gambling work wonders

Analysis: That this win came through three uncelebrated players has to be the most pleasing aspect for SL