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Kandy test declared a draw

Kandy test declared a draw

The torrential rain that engulfed Kandy and its surroundings during the week destroyed an otherwise exciting 3rd and final test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka

02-Jul-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Rain restricted play to only 2.4 overs

Rain restricted play to only 2.4 overs

The match could not commence at the schedule time on account of heavy rain that flooded the ground

30-Jun-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Sri Lanka collapse after a prolific start

The highly famed battery of Pakistan's speedsters and spinners having failed to dislodge the Sri Lanka opening pair of Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atapattu commenced their efforts again

29-Jun-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Pakistan's colorless bowling make Sri Lanka happy

Pakistan's colorless bowling make Sri Lanka happy

The match started at 2.00 pm local time for the ground being unfit to play on account of overnight rain

28-Jun-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Pakistan Overwhelm Sri Lanka

Pakistan Overwhelm Sri Lanka

With defeat staring in the face, Sri Lanka resumed the innings at 45 for 1, trailing by 374 runs

24-Jun-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Wasim and Younis add to Sri Lankas agony

Wasim and Younis add to Sri Lankas agony

With a lead of 160 runs, Pakistan was in the driving seat when it resumed the innings at the score of 341 for 5

23-Jun-2000•Col (Retd)Rafi Nasim

Tons by Saeed and Inzamam force Sri Lanka on the backfoot

Tons by Saeed and Inzamam force Sri Lanka on the backfoot

With a view to square up Sri Lanka's score of 184, the over-night batsmen Saeed Anwar and Yousuf Youhana started off very cautiously

22-Jun-2000•Col (Retd)Rafi Nasim

Razzaq's Hat-trick puts Pakistan in front

Razzaq's Hat-trick puts Pakistan in front

The match started with Sri Lanka having made two changes in the side from the first test

21-Jun-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Total washout in Pakistan practice game

Total washout in Pakistan practice game

Pakistan's one and only practice match was eventually abandoned after discussion between the two captains

11-Jun-2000•Charlie Austin

Rain prevents play on first day of the tour

Rain prevents play on first day of the tour

The torrential rains that have drenched Colombo in the last few days have prevented any play on the first day of Pakistan's tour

10-Jun-2000•Charlie Austin

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