Comment: Pakistan impressive, but more work still needed
I have been going to various clubs in Rawalpindi and Islamabad and I watched the batting of Umar Amin, who I see as a reliable one-day/Twenty20 batsman, writes Jibran Khan Niazi.
Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2015
Pakistan tour Sri Lanka to play three Tests, five One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals in June, July and August 2015.
Pakistan stun Sri Lanka with lower order heist
Anwar Ali played a magnificent cameo down the order as Pakistan clinched a sensationally thrilling one-wicket win over Sri Lanka with four balls to spare in the second Twenty20 International in Colombo.
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Sri Lanka claim consolation win in dead rubber
Kusal Perera smashed a blazing ton as Sri Lanka bulldozed Pakistan to win the fifth and final One-Day International in Hambantota by 165 runs to end the series on a high.
Pakistan undecided on Zimbabwe tour
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Injured Wahab Riaz out of Sri Lanka T20s
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Sri Lanka name five uncapped players for T20I series against Pakistan
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Sri Lanka Cricket bans alcohol following crowd disturbance in third ODI
Sri Lanka Cricket has imposed a ban on alcohol consumption in the ground for the fourth One-Day International following crowd disturbance and a brawl in the third ODI at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Solid Pakistan batting leaves Sri Lankans without answers
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Hafeez suspended by ICC from bowling for a year
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Bangladesh, India consolidate their ODI rankings
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Dinesh Chandimal steers Lankan ship through troubled waters
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All-round performance from Hafeez powers Pakistan to win
Mohammad Hafeez turned in a stunning all-round performance to help Pakistan win the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Dambulla with relative ease by six wickets chasing down 255 in under 46 overs.
Spin-heavy Sri Lanka ready for Pakistan - Cricket World TV
Sri Lanka have named four specialist spinners in their One-Day International squad to play Pakistan and we preview the five-match series in our latest cricket news video.
Pakistan, Bangladesh eye Champions Trophy qualification
Pakistan and Bangladesh will be eyeing qualification for the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy in their upcoming One-Day International series against Sri Lanka and South Africa respectively.
Pakistan surge to third position in ICC Test rankings
The record chase of 377 made by Pakistan against Sri Lanka on day five of the final Test in Pallekele ensured them a third spot in the latest Test rankings released by the International Cricket Council.
Younis Khan leads Pakistan to phenomenal win - Cricket World TV
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Pakistan take series with scintillating chase
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Brilliance from Younis and Masood take Pakistan closer to series win
Shan Masood and Younis Khan hit unbeaten tons to put up the biggest fourth innings partnership in Tests for Pakistan of an unbeaten 217 to take their team from a tough position to a fighting distance from a memorable win chasing 377, at stumps on day four of the final Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka bat themselves into driving seat
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Sri Lanka redeem themselves with ball on day two
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Sri Lanka fritter away advantage with poor execution
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Mohammad Irfan makes return to Pakistan ODI squad
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Sri Lanka cops fine for slow over-rate in the second Test
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Sri Lanka blaze away to a series levelling win
Sri Lanka blazed away to their target of 153 in just the 27th over to level the series 1-1 and break their jinx at the P Sara Oval Stadium in Colombo after three consecutive losses, on day five of the second Test against Pakistan.
Tantalising fifth day target with Sri Lanka ahead
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Pakistan erase deficit on a slow day
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Sri Lanka in firm control in a bad Test for DRS
Yasir Shah took a five-wicket haul to become the fastest Pakistan bowler to 50 Test wickets, but couldn’t stop Sri Lanka from taking a 166-run lead with one wicket remaining, at stumps on day two of the second Test in Colombo.
Fractured hand rules out Wahab Riaz from the remainder of Test series
Pakistan pace spearhead, Wahab Riaz, has been ruled out of the remainder of the Sri Lanka Test series with a fractured hand, after being hit on the glove by debutant Dushmantha Chameera, in the first day of the second Test.
Sri Lanka win day one after Pakistan capitulate in two sessions
Tharindu Kaushal picked up a five wicket haul as Sri Lanka dismissed Pakistan for just 138 within two sessions without Rangana Herath having bowled a single delivery, before knocking off 70 runs with the bat late on day one of the second Test in Colombo.
Mohammad Hafeez reported for suspect bowling action
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is facing the prospect of being banned from bowling for one year after being reported for a suspected illegal action during his spell in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan turn things around for a sensational win
Yasir Shah took seven wickets to demolish Sri Lanka in their second innings and set Pakistan up for a win in the first Test at Galle by 10 wickets having to chase down 92 which they did in just 11.2 overs taking a 1-0 lead in the three match series.
Pakistan dominate after Asad Shafiq's amazing resistance
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Wickets tumble on day three with Sri Lanka ahead
Sri Lanka collapsed from 178 for three to 300 all out before putting Pakistan in the spotlight getting five wickets for just 118 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Galle.
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