Didn't want to jeopardise our hard work

Mahela Jayawardene on why Sri Lanka decided to settle for a draw in Pallekele, and the factors that helped his side beat Pakistan

A gamble that almost backfired

Mahela Jayawardene: The decision to bowl at the SSC proved risky, and there could have been a result had the Test been played the full five days

Draw-fests at the SSC

Numbers Game: The SSC has consistently produced pitches loaded in favour of batting. Shouldn't this be questioned, just as Galle was last year?

We have gone one-up on their bowlers

Mahela Jayawardene says Sri Lanka, though they didn't handle Pakistan's bowling well in the UAE, are confident after the victory in the ODIs

Pakistan's bowlers bail out their batsmen

Numbers Game: Pakistan have won more ODIs than they've lost recently, and much of it's due to the bowlers, especially the spinners

The leggie trapped in a slogger's identity

Saad Shafqat: Shahid Afridi is essentially a game-changing wristspinner

Sri Lanka's search for a consistent start

Numbers Game: After Jayasuriya and Atapattu they've struggled for a solid opening combination

Pakistan have a chance to go one-up on India

Saad Shafqat: Pakistan will aim to reverse the fortunes from their last trip to Sri Lanka

Mohammad Hafeez

'Captaincy is leadership, not age'

Mohammad Hafeez looks forward to leading his side in Sri Lanka, and talks about what he hopes to bring to the role

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2012

Pakistan's Iqbal, Ayub keen to thrive

'Been surviving only because of mental toughness' - Iqbal | Abbasi: Professor takes the T20 chair

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2012

Akmal hurt over selection snub

'If I am at fault in any way then ban me for good'