F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: The first test of three match series will be started from tomorrow in Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi).

Pakistan are playing the test series without the greats like Younis Khan and Misba-ul-Haq and stepping into a new Test era without retired batting greats when they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test in Abu Dhabi from Thursday.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, the Pakistani skipper said that obviously we will miss the greats like Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq as they were the back bone of the team and they proved it in any conditions.

He added that their contribution is the inspiration for the young players of the teams.

Squads

Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Azhar Ali, Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Usman Salahuddin, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Asghar, Bilal Asif, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Wahab Riaz

Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Lahiru Thirimanne (vice-capt), Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Rangana Herath, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Gamage