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Pakistans all-pace attack snared four key Sri Lankan wickets on Wednesday to buoy the crowd as Test cricket made its long-awaited return after a deadly attack in 2009. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan grab wickets as Test cricket returns after attack

That saw Sri Lanka slump to 137-4 at tea after being well set at 89 without loss at lunch.

11 Dec 2019 4:35 PM IST

Security personnel stand guard on a street near the Pindi Cricket Stadium before the start of the first day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on December 11, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Heavy security as Pakistan host first cricket Test since 2009 attack

Despite being targeted in the 2009 guns-and-rocket assault, Sri Lanka have returned for two Tests in Rawalpindi and...

11 Dec 2019 2:10 PM IST

Pakistan will no longer look for neutral venues to stage home international cricket matches. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan will not play any home series on neutral venue: PCB chief...

Due to the 2009 bus attack, Pakistan have been forced to play their home games in UAE at Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

11 Dec 2019 11:40 AM IST

Sri Lankan Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne feels the presence of former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur in their camp will be a big advantage when his side take on Azhar Alis men in the two-Test series starting here on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Having Mickey Arthur with us is big advantage, says Sri Lanka captain...

Arthur, who was appointed the head coach of Sri Lanka last week, held the same position in Pakistan from 2016 until the...

11 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

The return of Test cricket to Pakistani soil is an emotional occasion, captain Azhar Ali said on Tuesday but that will not come in the way of his teams efforts to make amends for a disastrous tour of Australia. (Photo:AFP)

It's an emotional moment: Azhar Ali on return of Test cricket to...

Pakistani players will play Test cricket at home after a gap of 10 years when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-Test...

10 Dec 2019 5:05 PM IST

Pakistan will no longer look for neutral venues to stage home international cricket matches. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan says it will no longer play international cricket at neutral...

Pakistan's decade-long isolation from hosting test cricket ends in the series vs Sri Lanka. It was the last side to play...

10 Dec 2019 4:22 PM IST

The Sri Lankan cricket team on Monday arrived in Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lanka begin first Pakistan Test tour since 2009 bus attack

Sri Lanka will play two Tests under heavy security, one in Rawalpindi and second in Karachi.

9 Dec 2019 3:05 PM IST

The Sri Lankan cricket team on Monday arrived in Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. (Photo:Twitter)

Sri Lanka arrive in Pakistan, receive status of State Guests

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday announced that Suranga Lakmal would not feature in the series as he was down with...

9 Dec 2019 10:55 AM IST

Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal is out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan due to dengue fever. (Photo:AFP)

Suranga Lakmal out of Pakistan Test series due to dengue

His spot has been taken by Asitha Fernando.

9 Dec 2019 9:13 AM IST

Pakistan has recalled 34-year-old middle-order batsman Fawad Alam for the first time in 10 years for the test series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's Fawad Alam earns call for Test squad after 10 years

Alam is one of the two changes Pakistan selectors have made from the 16-man squad that lost the two-test matches against...

7 Dec 2019 5:01 PM IST

English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will officiate the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup between India and New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC appoints match officials for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series

The match will also include Richard Kettleborough and Michael Gough as the on-field umpires, Richard Illingworth as 3rd...

5 Dec 2019 11:22 AM IST

With his ban for spot-fixing over now, disgraced opener Sharjeel Khan will lecture his former Pakistan teammates on the perils of violating the Anti-Corruption Code ahead of their home series against Sri Lanka as part of his rehabilitation program. (Photo:AFP)

Sharjeel Khan to lecture Pakistan players on anti-corruption code as...

Sharjeel has returned to nets after completing a five-year (half of it suspended) ban for spot-fixing.

5 Dec 2019 11:10 AM IST