Pakistan bowl first against Sri Lanka in tri-series final at Gaddafi
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field in the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore; Faheem Ashraf replaces Shadab Khan, who was hit by a bouncer.
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Pakistan won the toss and chose to field in the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore; Faheem Ashraf replaces Shadab Khan, who was hit by a bouncer.
Pakistan, already in Saturday's tri-series final, face Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium at 1pm; a Sri Lanka win would knock England out of the race.
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf beat England by one wicket and send Pakistan into the October 31 tri-series final.
Former Test spinner Saqlain Mushtaq said Pakistan has the talent but needs specialist coaches, long-term planning and national interest ahead of personal agendas.