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Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman Help Pakistan Counter Sri Lanka's Spin

An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test on Monday. In response to Sri Lanka's 312, Pakistan reached 221-5 when rain stopped play with the tourists still 91 runs behind. Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took three wickets, including skipper Babar Azam. Sri Lanka batsman Dhananjaya de Silva had earlier made 122 to hand the hosts a respectable total. Pakistan faltered in their reply before Shakeel, on 69, and Salman, on 61, put on 120 runs to steady the innings and thwart the Sri Lankan spinners.

"Virender Sehwag Was The Easiest To Dismiss": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Sensational Claim

During his 14-year international career, former India batter Virender Sehwag changed the way how Test cricket was played and perceived. With minimal footwork but maximum intent, Sehwag scored runs for fun in the longest format of the game. He was far ahead of the time, and was known for playing T20 cricket in Tests. He played 104 Tests for India, scoring 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34, which included two triple-hundreds. However, in a stunning revelation, former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has said Sehwag was the easiest to dismiss.

As Shaheen Afridi Completes 'Century' With The Ball, Wasim Akram's Tweet Is Gold

Back in the side after a year, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi enjoyed a dream return to Test cricket on Sunday. On Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Shaheen scalped three important wicket to breach the mark of 100 wickets in Test cricket. Shaheen, who has been out of action due to a knee injury, dismissed Dilshan Madushka to achieve the milestone. Madushka was beaten by the extra pace and bounce, edging straight to Sarfaraz Ahmed behind the stumps.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Dhananjaya De Silva On Brink Of Ton As Sri Lanka Eye 300+ Total vs Pakistan

SL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be starting the Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan from 242/6. Currently, Dhananjaya de Silva is standing unbeaten at 94 and will be eyeing his 10th Test century. Earlier on Day 1, Angelo Mathews scored 64 while Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 36 after Sri Lanka opted to bat. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi turned out to be the most dangerous bowler, bagging 3 wickets while Agha Salman, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed picked up one wicket each. (Live Scorecard)

Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka's Fight Against Pakistan In First Test

Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday. The fifth-wicket pair of de Silva and Angelo Mathews (64) put on 131 after Sri Lanka had slipped to 54-4 in the opening session, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets on his Test return. De Silva stood firm in an extended final session in Galle despite losing his partner Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 36, after a 57-run stand.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test LIVE: Dasun Shanaka Wins Toss, Hosts To Bat First

Exactly after a gap of 12 months, Pakistan return to the Galle International Stadium to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the 2-match series. Babar Azam's men produced a spectacular victory last year at the same venue. The message from the team management would be to repeat the same this time around. In what would be the start of a fresh World Test Championship cycle for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the hosts would be eager to make their solid record at the Galle count. Sri Lanka have won 6 of the last 8 Tests they played at this venue. (LIVE Scorecard)

2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

The 2007 T20 World Cup win must be etched in memory of every Indian cricket fan. It was the start of the captain MS Dhoni's journey to greatness. India defeated Pakistan in the final to bring home the trophy. Since then, India have not been able to win the marquee event. Fast bowler Joginder Sharma bowled the final over in the title clash as India successfully defended a total of 157. A nine-down Pakistan needed 13 off the final six balls as Dhoni gave Joginder the ball. He got the wicket of Misbah ul Haq on the third legal delivery of the over as India won the final by five runs.

Pakistan To Change Asia Cup Stance? PCB Wants To Host More Games: Report

The PCB will try to get more matches of the Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan when the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) board meets in Dubai on Sunday. Following the acceptance of the hybrid model by all stakeholders including the PCB and BCCI, the ACC announced last month that four matches will be held in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka with the event to held from August 31 to September 17. Hybrid model was proposed as BCCI had clearly conveyed that it won't send its team to Pakistan due to the tense relations between the two countries.

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Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman Help Pakistan Counter Sri Lanka's Spin

"Virender Sehwag Was The Easiest To Dismiss": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Sensational Claim

As Shaheen Afridi Completes 'Century' With The Ball, Wasim Akram's Tweet Is Gold

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Dhananjaya De Silva On Brink Of Ton As Sri Lanka Eye 300+ Total vs Pakistan

Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka's Fight Against Pakistan In First Test

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test LIVE: Dasun Shanaka Wins Toss, Hosts To Bat First

2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

Pakistan To Change Asia Cup Stance? PCB Wants To Host More Games: Report