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Defiant Babar Azam Ton Leads Pakistan Fight Back In First Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam made a defiant 119 to thwart a Sri Lankan spin attack led by Prabath Jayasuriya on day two of an evenly poised first Test on Sunday. Azam single-handedly took the tourists to just four runs short of Sri Lanka's 222 as he put on a 70-run tenth-wicket stand with Naseem Shah, who made five not out from 52 balls, in Galle. Sri Lanka were 36 for one at stumps after skipper Dimuth Karunaratne fell lbw to left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz, for 16.

Defiant Azam ton leads Pakistan fight back in Sri Lanka Test

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam made a defiant 119 to thwart a Sri Lankan spin attack led by Prabath Jayasuriya on day two of an evenly poised first Test on Sunday.

On Babar Azam's Picture "With The Boys", Shadab Khan's Comment Is Pure Gold

Pakistan captain Babar Azam recently took to Twitter to share a picture with his teammates. "With the boys!" he captioned it. In the picture, Babar is accompanied by Shan Masood, Sarfaraz Khan, Fawad Alam and Azhar Ali and all five, dressed in fine casuals, are seen looking at the same direction. Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan replied to the Tweet with a hilarious comment. "Muje esay kyu dekh rahe hei sab? (Why is everyone looking at me like this?)" he wrote.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Pakistan Announce Playing XI For First Test, Fawad Alam Misses Out

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz have been picked to play the first Test against Sri Lanka as the tourists announced their XI On Friday. Yasir, 36, will play his first Test since August last year after recovering from a thumb injury, Pakistan said in a statement on the eve of the two-match series starting Saturday in Galle. Nawaz, a left-hand batsman who bowls left-arm spin, will return to the side after almost six years.

Pakistan players to get separate Test and limited overs contracts

Previously, top players were offered one contract and could be called on to play any version of the game, but specialisation has made this out of fashion for many cricketing nations. "These contracts are part of our vision and strategy to identify, groom and develop specialists for the traditional and purist format of the game," chief selector Mohammad Wasim told press conference.

"30 Per Cent Of Facilities Are Not in Pakistan": Pacer Naseem Shah Says After County Stint With Gloucestershire

After his debut stint in county cricket, pacer Naseem Shah said that Pakistan doesn't even have 30 per cent of the facilities that are available to club cricketers in England. The 19-year-old played for Gloucestershire in the ongoing season of the County Championship and T20 Blast. However, his season was cut short by an injury. Naseem, who hails from Pakistan's Lower Dir district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said that most players come from places where it is difficult to get proper facilities.

Yasir Shah Returns As Pakistan Announce 18-Man Squad For Sri Lanka Tests

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah returned to the side as Pakistan announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Yasir had played a pivotal role in Pakistan's Test series triumph in Sri Lanka in 2015, having bagged 24 wickets. Uncapped all-rounder Salman Ali Agha, who received his maiden call-up for the tour of South Africa last year, has also been recalled to the side. Mohammad Nawaz, who had withdrawn from the recent Test series against Australia due to injury, has also been recalled for the two Tests in Sri Lanka next month.

Ex-Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Signs For Gloucestershire

English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire's County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset. Amir will provide cover for fellow Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of action for the next month with a shoulder injury.

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Defiant Babar Azam Ton Leads Pakistan Fight Back In First Test vs Sri Lanka

Defiant Azam ton leads Pakistan fight back in Sri Lanka Test

On Babar Azam's Picture "With The Boys", Shadab Khan's Comment Is Pure Gold

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Pakistan Announce Playing XI For First Test, Fawad Alam Misses Out

Pakistan players to get separate Test and limited overs contracts

"30 Per Cent Of Facilities Are Not in Pakistan": Pacer Naseem Shah Says After County Stint With Gloucestershire

Yasir Shah Returns As Pakistan Announce 18-Man Squad For Sri Lanka Tests

Ex-Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Signs For Gloucestershire