Pakistan field four debutants for first Test; Sri Lanka opt to bowl
Pakistan handed Test debuts to Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Arafat Minhas and Saqib Khan for the first Test against Sri Lanka, who won the toss and chose to bowl.
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Pakistan handed Test debuts to Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Arafat Minhas and Saqib Khan for the first Test against Sri Lanka, who won the toss and chose to bowl.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka began the first Test, with Day 1 live score updates tracking the opening match as both teams started their two-match series.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin their first Test. Fans can watch the live telecast and streaming through official sports broadcasters and digital platforms, with coverage details announced for viewers.
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