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A missed gesture in Dubai turned a high-voltage India–Pakistan clash into a storm over sportsmanship & politics

Sri Lanka, set a target of 270 in 71 overs, were 195-4 in their second innings.

Heavy showers forced the groundstaff to cover the entire field at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field.

Pakistan have been boosted by a gutsy display with both bat and ball in the rain-hit second Test.

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 121 and Sangakkara was unbeaten on 144.

Wet weather allowed just 44 overs to be bowled; more rain forecast for the next two days.

Hafeez fell for 196 and Azhar was unbeaten on 121 as the tourists moved from their overnight score of 334-1 to 404-2.