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This was Pakistan's first Test series defeat since the notorious England tour in 2010.

Pair praised despite series-loss against Sri Lanka.

Misbah points out ‘fielding and catching’ as areas to improve after 1-0 loss.

Azhar made 136 as Pakistan wriggled out of a corner to post 299-8 in their second innings by stumps on the fourth day.

Young all-rounder Thisara Perera followed his four wickets with 75 off 86 balls.

Tourists bundled out for 226, Sri Lanka lose three early wickets in reply.

Rival squads for the third and final cricket Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin the third and final Test in Pallekele on Sunday.

Board, selectors, team management at odds over provisional squad.

Left-hander dismissed for the 3rd time in 190s; Junaid declared man of the match.

Third and final Test starts in Pallekele on Sunday with Sri Lanka leading 1-0 in the series.

Sri Lanka make spirited reply after tourists declare on 551 for 6.

Former captain averts danger of losing ODI berth.

Azhar equals his highest score after Hafeez misses double ton.

Vice-captain scores 172* as tourists pile on 334 for one on opening day.

Pakistan move to a commanding 334 for one by stumps on the opening day.

Captain back to revive tourists against Sri Lanka after trailing 1-0.

Sri Lanka are determined to prevent a Pakistan resurgence.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket squad announced for the second cricket test to be played on Saturday.

Pakistan continued their less-than-satisfactory sojourn to Sri Lanka, falling to a 209-run defeat in the first Test.

DRS is not being used in the three-Test series, reportedly due to cost factors.

Sri Lanka win by 209 runs; take 1-0 lead in three-match series.

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 209 runs.

Reduced to 36 for three in second-innings, need another 474 to win against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan, set an improbable victory target of 510 runs, were reduced to 36-3 by stumps on the third day.

Tourists reeling at 48 for 5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 472 after Sangakkara’s unbeaten 199.

Sangakkara misses out on a double hundred by one run, Pakistan reel at 48 for five.

Sangakarra, Dilshan score centuries as Sri Lanka post 300 for two on the opening day.

Hosts end day on 300 for two after electing to bat on winning the toss.

Former coach criticises current coach and those who appointed him.

The ODI series loss against an opponent that Pakistan had dominated in the recent past is a worrying sign.

Captain suspended for 1st Test; flawed selection, poor fielding blamed for ODI defeats.

A release from the Sri Lankan board named veteran Mahela Jayawardene as skipper.

ODI, Test captain not entirely backed by teammates.

Pakistan rue poor fielding as Mathews helps Sri Lanka win 5th game and series.

AD Mathews scores 80. Pakistan's Tanvir takes 3 wickets for 42 runs.

Pakistan aim to level series in final ODI against Sri Lanka today.

Pakistan lose 4th ODI by 44 runs; SL lead series 2-1.

Sri Lanka take 2-1 lead in the series after Perera took four wickets in five balls.

The remaining two matches in the one-day series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will have reserve days due to rains.

Pakistan was 12 for the loss of two wickets in 6.2 overs, when the match was called off.

Tourists aim for series-lead against Sri Lanka today.

Sami likely to be fit for tomorrow’s match, says team manager Cheema.

Dilshan scores ton as hosts back in the series after a 76-run win.

Azhar Ali scored 96, but could not stop the loss.

Pakistan draw first blood in five-match series with 6-wicket win.

The rain hit match was reduced to 42 overs a side. Akmal hit 36 runs to guide Pakistan home.

Hope to continue ODI success against Sri Lanka as series commences today.

Mohsin, Basit back Hafeez for long-term captaincy, Sallu feels Afridi should replace him.

Tanvir replaced opener Nasir Jamshed who suffered a finger injury before the tour began.