Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 1st Test – Toss Report
Sri Lankan skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397, has won the toss and his side will be batting first in the opening Test match against Pakistan, played at the Galle International Stadium, on June 22, 2012.
The decision was influenced by the wicket, which the Lankan leader suggested will offer runs owing to its dry nature. "Pretty good wicket, pretty dry as well, we will look to put the runs on the board."
As expected, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559, the premier spinner, returns to take his slot following a rest from the final three one-dayers. The player has an impressive record at this venue, claiming 30 wickets in six games.
The other change is a forced one as informed by Mahela, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/UWMBCA-Welegedara-c2735 missing the game due to a shoulder pain. Nuwan Pradeep takes his place to shore up the bowling department.
Pakistan is led by original vice-captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waqar-Younis-Maitla-c96193.
Hafeez said he expects his side to perform well in the longer version despite falling short in the limited overs series. “Great opportunity for me to represent my country at the highest level. We have done a great job in Tests. There should be something in this wicket for the pace bowlers early on."
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdur-Rehman-c41691 will add considerable depth to the bowling lineup.
The pitch inspection, done by ex-Sri Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Russel-Premakumaran-Arnold-c87176, suggests that the track will help batters owing to its firmness, with spinners likely come to into play on the final two days.
Both teams have played at this venue twice, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 winning in 2000, while the hosts won the other match in 2009.
Pakistan lineup:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umar-Gul-c94604, Junaid Khan.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 Lineup:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Randiv-c2396
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