Schedule announced for Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test series
Shaheen Afridi
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The schedule of the two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been announced, which is scheduled to start on next month.
Pakistan last played a Test at the Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo in 2014. They have played six Tests at the ground, winning one, losing one, and the other four matches ended in a draw.
Pakistan last toured Sri Lanka in July 2022 and the two-match Test series resulted in 1-1.
Last year, Pakistan scaled the target of 342 to register the best run chase at the ground and win the first Test by four wickets. The hosts pounced back in the second Test to level the series with a 246-run win.
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Pakistan have already announced their 16-member squad for the series, with the headlining act being the return of star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after a prolonged absence from the longest format.
Pakistan have also handed out call-ups to uncapped players Mohammad Huraira and Aamir Jamal.
The first Test will commence at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on 16 July and the two teams will then travel to Colombo for the second Test at the Singhalese Sports Club from 24 till 28 July.
Schedule:
16-20 July – First Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
24-28 July – Second Test at Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo
