Cricket News sort by Azhar Ali

When Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka for the Test and one-day series, they faced a daunting task. History was against them

Sri Lanka thrashed Pakistan in the fifth game of the five match ODI series at Hambantota to restore some faith back. Batting first, with the help of blitzing hundred from Kusal Prera, Sri Lanka posted a mammoth total of 368 runs in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka chased down the target of 287 runs posted by Pakistan with 2 wickets in hand and 11 balls to go at Pallekele. Kusal Perera threatened Pakistan to finish the game very early but his dismissal brought a massive collapse in Sri Lankan batting order.

Sri Lanka waltzed their way to 153 in 26.3 overs on the final day of the Colombo Test to level the three-match series 1-1. After rain again delayed the start of play on the final day, Sri Lanka did not take any chances and went on an all-out attack from the word go

After conceding the first two day to Sri Lanka, Pakistan dominated day three of the Colombo Test, thanks in main to half-centuries from Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali

Pakistan coasted to a six wicket-victory in the second ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at Lahore, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

The second day of the Khulna Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan began neither side having a distinct advantage. But, by the end of the day’s play Pakistan had clearly surged ahead.

Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2015 ODI Series: We take a look at the best performers in the series, most of whom were, not surprisingly, from Bangladesh.

Minnows Zimbabwe surprised everyone by clinching the first day’s honours of the opening Test at Harare against Pakistan. But for a 67-run stand for the 9th wicket, Pakistan were in for a major embarrassment after being asked to bat first by Zimbabwe’s stand-in Skipper Hamilton Masakadza.