Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 5: Pakistan take 1-0 lead behind Yasir’s seven-for

Shah (centre) finished with career-best figures of 7-76 off 30.1 overs

Shah (centre) finished with career-best figures of 7-76 off 30.1 overs

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Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah was on fire during the final day of the first Test in Galle as he ripped through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up to not only lead his side a 10-wicket win, but also give them a 1-0 lead in the series.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 3: Anyone’s game after Sri Lanka fight back

Sangakkara became only the fourth player in history to score seven consecutive half-centuries in Tests

Sangakkara became only the fourth player in history to score seven consecutive half-centuries in Tests

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Following their impressive counter-attack on the third day of the second Test at Headingley, which was led by half-centuries from Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka have now made it anyone’s game heading into the final two days.

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