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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka Opt To Bat
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 1 Live:Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the first Test.Despite a lot of chaos off the field, Sri Lanka get ready to face visitors Pakistan in the first match of the two-match Test series between the sides, starting Saturday at the Galle International Stadium. It is interesting to note that both the sides played their recent Test match against Australia. While the hosts had won it by an innings and 39 runs, Pakistan had lost to Australia by 115 runs. Talking about their current rankings, Pakistan occupy the sixth spot while Sri Lanka are just a spot below them in the table. (Live Scorecard)
England rugby tour of Australia 2022: When is the third Test and how to watch
England and Australia are in Sydney for the series decider after Eddie Jones' team secured victory in the second Test in Brisbane.
Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - July 15
Another Friday night, another Manchester Evening News pub quiz!
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Fresh from sealing a thrilling draw in the two-match Test series against Australia, Sri Lanka will now hosts Pakistan for two Tests, starting with the first game at the picturesque Galle International Stadium on Saturday, July 16. Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed that Oshada Fernando will open the innings alongside him while Dhanajaya de Silva will also make his return to the team, having recovered from Covid. Pakistan, on the other hand, named their playing XI with Salman Ali Agha set to make his debut. He comes into the team in place of veteran batter Fawad Alam.
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 pick Yasir Shah, Mohammad Nawaz for first Sri Lanka Test
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.
Ben Stokes pulls out of the Hundred and T20 series to focus on Test cricket
Ben Stokes has pulled out of the Hundred as well as the forthcoming T20 series against South Africa as he prioritises Test cricket over white-ball competitions following his appointment as England captain.