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Assertion sparks Sri Lanka's Chandimal reign

Assertion sparks Sri Lanka's Chandimal reign

Against Zimbabwe and India, Sri Lanka had not begun to respond to their new leader. But Dinesh Chandimal put a stamp on his outfit with bold leadership against Pakistan

10-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Will try not to sweep in crucial moments again - Sarfraz

Will try not to sweep in crucial moments again - Sarfraz

Pakistan's captain makes a lot of runs with the shot, but his top-edge while attempting it on the final day in Dubai opened a gate for Sri Lanka

10-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Dilruwan's five-for seals memorable series sweep

Dilruwan's five-for seals memorable series sweep

Asad Shafiq's fighting 112 was not enough as Sri Lanka picked up the last five wickets in the first 90 minutes of the final day

10-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan's problems: 'It's kept me awake at night'

Pakistan's problems: 'It's kept me awake at night'

The opening partnership, Babar Azam's form, the middle-order positions and balance of the attack: Mickey Arthur has admitted he has a lengthy list of issues to resolve

09-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Shafiq, Sarfraz revive Pakistan to set up thrilling fifth day

Shafiq, Sarfraz revive Pakistan to set up thrilling fifth day

After being reduced to 52 for 5 in the pursuit of 317, Sarfraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq put on an unbroken 146-run stand to carry Pakistan to within 119 of an improbable victory

09-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka take control after 15-wicket day

Sri Lanka take control after 15-wicket day

Pakistan conceded a 220-run first-innings lead, but bounced back with five wickets late on the third day

08-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Amir ruled out of one-day series with shin injury

Amir ruled out of one-day series with shin injury

Amir resumed bowling on the second day in Dubai but was soon forced off the field again and sent for scans

07-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Sri Lanka in control after Karunaratne 196

Sri Lanka in control after Karunaratne 196

Yasir Shah becomes first spinner to take five-fors in five successive Tests but Pakistan have a mountain to climb in the pink-ball Test

07-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Karunaratne ton helps Sri Lanka build steadily

Karunaratne ton helps Sri Lanka build steadily

The opener's seventh Test century and his unbeaten 118-run stand with captain Dinesh Chandimal laid the groundwork for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the pink-ball Test

06-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Sri Lanka are not going to play for a draw' - Chandimal

'Sri Lanka are not going to play for a draw' - Chandimal

The captain also said the onus was on the fast-bowlers to make the best use of the slightly more seamer-friendly conditions a day-night Test offers

06-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Pakistan look to seniors to undo Abu Dhabi anomaly

Pakistan look to seniors to undo Abu Dhabi anomaly

The performances of some key players amplified long-standing issues of form, but Sarfraz Ahmed is positive that one innings doesn't make a bad side as Pakistan look to avoid a first home series defeat in ten years

05-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Sri Lanka's 'upset' adds significance to day-night Test

Sri Lanka's 'upset' adds significance to day-night Test

Pakistan were favourites to begin due to Sri Lanka's misadventures more than their own conquests. Now that the 'underdogs' are leading 1-0, there's much to play for with the pink ball

05-Oct-2017•The Preview by Danyal Rasool

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