Sri Lanka tour of United Arab Emirates and Pakistan 2017/18

The PCB chairman assesses the success of Sri Lanka's trip to Lahore and outlines the way forward for Pakistan in their bid to attract more international cricket on home soil

Amir, Lahore's homecoming king

In his first international match in Pakistan, Mohammad Amir ensured the fans had plenty of reasons to cheer

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'Would love to drive the Sri Lankan team bus again' - Khalil

Meher Khalil, who drove the Sri Lankan team bus to safety after the attack in 2009, talks about the incident that changed his life forever

Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night

Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs

'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president

Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past

SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore

With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit

The hidden benefits of Sri Lanka's return to Lahore

The SLC has gone out of its way to ensure the tour goes ahead, and its president Thilanga Sumathipala stands to gain considerable favour

Lahore readies itself for that international feeling

The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team

Pothas 'proud of' T20 team despite losing series

The Sri Lanka coach is looking at the side's dismal streak of losing seven straight limited-overs matches in the UAE as 'five defeats and two good games'

The Hasan Ali factor in Pakistan's bowling attack

Pakistan's pace attack has enjoyed a superb year in ODIs in 2017, and the biggest reason for that has been the emergence of Hasan Ali

SL in UAE and PAK 2017 Top Wicket Takers

Tests

ODIs

T20Is

Rangana Herath

SL, Sla

Innings: 4Average: 17.31

Yasir Shah

PAK, Lbg

Innings: 4Average: 25.12

Dilruwan Perera

SL, Ob

Innings: 4Average: 25.66

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Hasan Ali

PAK, Rmf

Innings: 5Average: 11.28

Shadab Khan

PAK, Lb

Innings: 5Average: 16.30

Lahiru Gamage

SL, Rfm

Innings: 4Average: 24.00

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Faheem Ashraf

PAK, Rm

Innings: 3Average: 6.83

Hasan Ali

PAK, Rmf

Innings: 3Average: 15.50

Mohammad Amir

PAK, Lfm

Innings: 1Average: 3.25

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SL in UAE and PAK 2017 Top Run Scorers

Tests

ODIs

T20Is

Dimuth Karunaratne

SL, Lhb

306

Innings: 4Average: 76.50

Dinesh Chandimal

SL, Rhb

224

Innings: 4Average: 74.66

Niroshan Dickwella

SL, Lhb

196

Innings: 4Average: 65.33

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Babar Azam

PAK, Rhb

303

Innings: 4Average: 101.00

Upul Tharanga

SL, Lhb

199

Innings: 5Average: 49.75

Lahiru Thirimanne

SL, Lhb

174

Innings: 5Average: 34.80

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Shoaib Malik

PAK, Rhb

102

Innings: 3Average: 51.00

Danushka Gunathilaka

SL, Lhb

Innings: 3Average: 26.00

Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL, Rhb

Innings: 3Average: 19.66

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