Vernon Philander's return amps up pressure on Pakistan's middle order

One source of hope for the visitors is the potential presence of Mohammad Abbas, who missed the first Test with a shoulder injury

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Retirement of greats no excuse for poor ODI record - Malinga

The newest Sri Lanka captain says that the time to rebuild is over, with the 2019 World Cup looming

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Seifert set to debut as Sri Lanka, NZ turn attention to World Cup

Under a new leader, Sri Lanka will look to make amends after losing 75% of all their ODIs since 2017

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Australia's balancing act between present and future needs

Tim Paine will have to juggle the need to win the fourth Test against India, with getting the right balance for when Smith and Warner eventually return

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Australia ponder changes as India chase history

Marnus Labuschagne and Peter Handscomb could be recalled to the team in Sydney, with Aaron Finch potentially missing out

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India make Ashwin U-turn, Ishant left out

KL Rahul is set to regain his place in the line-up, meanwhile, with Hanuma Vihari dropping back down the order to No. 6

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Stoinis makes his mark as Melbourne Stars take bragging rights

Melbourne Renegades had another poor evening with the bat and are still without an individual half-century in this year's BBL

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