http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 – 2nd Test – Toss Report
Sri Lankan skipper, Mahela Jayawardene, has won the toss and has said that his side will bowl first in the second Test against Pakistan, scheduled to commence shortly at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, June 30, 2012.
The leader of the host team said that the decision was influenced, keeping in mind the track which could offer a bit for his bowlers in the initial stages. They will be going with an unchanged line-up from the previous game and Jayawardene added that the team is in good rhythm and wants to continue their winning moment.
The Lankans have not won a Test series since the retirement of spin wizard http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Muralitharan-c1864 and this remains their best chance for the best part of the last 2 years.
For the tourists, their inspirational captain Misbah-ul-Haq is back after serving a one match ban for slow over rate. The skipper said that the tour has been a disappointment so far but his players are eager to return to winning ways.
A couple of changes have been made to the lineup. Apart from Misbah, who takes the place of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Sami-c77289’s Test return put on hold.
Misbah further added that he was happy to bat first, considering the strength of his side lies with its spinners. Saeed Ajmal yet again proved his mettle with a defiant outing in the opening game, while Abdur Rehman was a disappointment. The left-armer will be looking to put in an improved performance.
The pitch report, done by former Lankan all-rounder Russel Arnold, suggested some early bite for the new bowlers, along with some uneven bounce. However, he expects the track to flatten out as the game progresses.
The games at this venue have witnessed some high scores with drawn being the most likely outcome.
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559, 11 Nuwan Pradeep.
Pakistan Playing XI:
1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Junaid-Khan-c77037
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