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Ireland rugby tour of New Zealand 2022: When is the third Test and how to watch

Ireland's tour of New Zealand will go down to the decider after their historic victory over the All Blacks in the second Test.

Dhananjaya de Silva returns, Oshada Fernando to open in first Pakistan Test

The two-match series starts Saturday in Galle, where the hosts first lost to and then hammered Australia in recent weeks. They will be bolstered by the return of de Silva, a batting all-rounder who was one of four players to get the virus before and during the second Test against Australia. De Silva replaces Kamindu Mendis, who made an impressive 61 on debut in the previous match.

Watch: Babar Azam-Led Pakistan Practice In Galle Ahead Of 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

The Pakistan men's cricket team was seen sweating it out in Galle ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting from Saturday, July 16. Both teams are set to play two Tests at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium and the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The touring Pakistan side recently played a warm-up match with the Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Colts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. The match had ended in a draw. On the eve of the first Test, the Babar Azam-led side was seen playing some football in Galle.