The Pakistan cricket team led by captain Misbah-ul-Haq arrived in Sri Lanka on last Saturday for 2 Test series and a three ODI series. The series will be Jayawardene's swansong from Tests.

"If we are to win the series in Sri Lanka, we have to ensure that their top batsmen, particularly Jayawardene, are not allowed to get many runs," Misbah said on his departure from Karachi. "I have a lot of respect for what he has achieved but we are going to Sri Lanka to win the two-Test series and we know how important it is for us to not allow their senior players to score."

The first Test match will commence on August 6 and the schedule is as follows;

Aug 6-10 - 1st Test - Galle Stadium - Galle
Aug 14-18 - 2nd Test - Sinhalese Sports Club - Colombo

Aug 23 - 1st ODI - Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium - Hambantota
Aug 27 - 2nd ODI - R. Premadasa Stadium - Colombo - (D/N)
Aug 30 - 3rd ODI - Rangiri Dambulla Stadium - Dambulla

SDF