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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.

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)

Dilshan Madushanka Spearheads Sri Lanka Victory Over Netherlands

Sri Lanka won the duel between the two World Cup qualifiers on Sunday thrashing the Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the tournament in Harare. The Dutch did well to skittle the Sri Lankans out for just 233 inside 48 overs after Dutch captain Scott Edwards won the toss and put them into bat. However, the Dutch were never in the hunt after being reduced to 39-3 -- man of the match Dilshan Madushanka taking three of the wickets -- as they collapsed to 105 all out in just over 23 overs. Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was beaming after his side achieved all the targets set for them. The 48-year-old Englishman said the confidence gained from the tournament would serve them well for the sport's quadrennial showpiece which gets underway in India on October 5.

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Final: With both vacant spots for the ODI World Cup in India filled, Sri Lanka take on Netherlands in the summit clash of the qualifying campaign, hoping to cap-off the tournament with a trophy under their belt. The Netherlands produced some enthralling results in this tournament, beating West Indies and Scotland en route sealing their spot in this year's ODI World Cup. Though the Dutch were beaten by the islanders when the two sides met last time in this tournament, anything can happen in the final. (LIVE Scorecard)

"Better If You Ask To...": Babar Azam's Epic Response To Reporter's Question On Pakistan Captaincy

Pakistan will be back in action after a hiatus of two months, when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series. The series will kick-start from July 16 in Galle, Sri Lanka and the Babar Azam-led side is all set to begin their World Test Championship cycle on a winning note. However, the past one year has not been in the favour of Pakistan as they have faced big defeats in the longest format, especially at their home. After losing the Test series against England and Australia, skipper Babar Azam has been facing a lot of criticism as many questions were raised on his captaincy.

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

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

Dilshan Madushanka Spearheads Sri Lanka Victory Over Netherlands

Sri Lanka vs Netherlands ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Live Cricket Score And Updates

"Better If You Ask To...": Babar Azam's Epic Response To Reporter's Question On Pakistan Captaincy