Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023
The Noman Ali career arc ft. Naseem Shah
Even when he took 7 for 70, in the second Test against Sri Lanka, he had to share the limelight
May 11, 2024
Noman Ali seven-for wraps up Pakistan's 2-0 victory
Pakistan waited for a couple of overs for Rizwan's half-century before declaring with a lead of 410
May 11, 2024
Abdullah Shafique speeds down Pakistan Way
The team's new approach wasn't his natural game, but they believed he could adapt and now he believes it too
May 10, 2024
Sarfaraz ruled out of second Test with concussion, Rizwan comes in as substitute
Sarfaraz was struck on the helmet by an Asitha Fernando delivery and went on to retire hurt
May 10, 2024
Shafique 201, Salman 132* put Pakistan well on top
Jayasuriya removed Babar but Pakistan continued to dominate on day 3 in Colombo
May 14, 2024
Pakistan take lead before rain ends second day's play after ten overs
Shafique and Babar stitched an unfinished 57-run stand to help Pakistan take a 12-run lead before the downpour
May 14, 2024
Shafique, Masood extend Pakistan's advantage after Sri Lanka fold cheaply
Having recovered from a bout of dengue, seamer Asitha Fernando returned as the hosts left out Kasun Rajitha and Vishwa Fernando
May 11, 2024
'No hiding from it' - Sri Lanka need serious improvement, especially in the field
After losing the first Test to Pakistan, Sri Lanka are determined to "come out harder" in the second, says coach Chris Silverwood
May 10, 2024
Weather and Pakball to contend with for Sri Lanka to draw series
At the SSC in Colombo, the trials by spin could be lesser due to the flat nature of the pitch
May 11, 2024
Is Test cricket having its Pakball moment?
It's like that other thing but not entirely, and it may only last until its first failure, but it's making an eminently watchable team even more watchable
May 12, 2024
Pakistan end 365-day winless streak where they last won
Imam's unbeaten 50 steers visitors in a slightly tense and cloudy morning in Galle
May 12, 2024
Has shoddy fielding let Sri Lanka down? Yes, says assistant coach
On the other hand, Pakistan have been super sharp with their catching and Agha Salman points out they've made fielding a priority
May 10, 2024
Pakistan promise final-day aggression despite early losses
Sri Lanka's assistant coach Naveed Nawaz, meanwhile, felt too many of his batters failed to capitalise on starts
May 11, 2024
Dhananjaya and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a fighting chance
Sri Lanka have gone into the break on the fourth day 55 runs behind with seven second-innings wickets in hand
May 14, 2024
Unshackled Shakeel switches seamlessly between slow-burn and turbo
He dug in when needed, but also displayed skill and nous to go in an exhilarating direction
May 14, 2024
Shakeel double ton and Agha Salman resistance leads Pakistan's recovery
Sri Lanka's only bit of success on the third morning was the wicket of Agha Salman, who was stumped off Ramesh Mendis for 83
May 12, 2024
Pakistan turn on the gas to play Test cricket at turbo speed
"The last Test cycle gave us a big reflection... we weren't scoring at such a high rate as our opposition," says Shan Masood
May 12, 2024
Dhananjaya, de Silva lining in Sri Lanka's far-from-elite batting line-up
He's cool and his batting is easy on the eye, but he's also developing a habit of scoring tough, ugly runs
May 10, 2024
Shakeel and Agha Salman hit attacking fifties to snatch the momentum back for Pakistan
Each of Afridi, Naseem and Abrar finished with three wickets but they couldn't prevent Sri Lanka from crossing 300
May 10, 2024
The fast bowling poetry of Naseem and Afridi
They haven't played together often but seeing them operating in tandem on a famously spin-friendly pitch was nothing short of spectacular
May 10, 2024
Dhananjaya and Afridi the stars of an action packed day in Galle
"We know how it's going to be later - it's going to be turning - so we want to get the best out of the batting conditions," Karunaratne said
May 10, 2024
Sri Lanka, Pakistan get a chance to test progress a year on in Galle
While Sri Lanka have played six of their last eight Tests in Galle, Pakistan's form in the longest format will be their biggest concern
May 13, 2024
Shaheen Afridi returns to Galle after year of misery and joy
A year after his freak injury, Shaheen is back playing Test cricket as Pakistan search for a win after four losses and two draws
May 10, 2024
Madushanka eyes Test debut after being picked to play Pakistan
Karunaratne, who recently expressed a desire to step down, is named captain for the first match starting July 16
May 10, 2024
Returning Shaheen Shah Afridi is dreaming about his 100th Test wicket
Pakistan seamer was one short of the mark when he was injured in 2022 and next week against Sri Lanka he will finally get to fix that
May 11, 2024
Shaheen returns to Test squad for SL series; Hurraira, Jamal get maiden call-ups
Morne Morkel has been appointed as the team's bowling coach
May 10, 2024