Kaushal Silva's 80 and 77 from Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka finish the second day of the second Test with a lead of 166 runs. The hosts will, however, be disappointed with a few of their dismissals on the day, which held them back from a more dominating performance. For Pakistan, Yasir Shah was the best bowler, picking up 5 for 95 - his second, successive Test five-for - and crossing a few personal milestones on the way.

Offspinner Tharindu Kaushal and pacer Dhammika Prasad carved out Pakistan's batting order, bowling the visitors out for 138 on the first day of the second Test at P Sara Oval. Pakistan had gone into lunch at a promising 70 for 2, with Mohammad Hafeez and Younis Khan at the crease but an implosion in the second session - which was extended past the regular tea break after a 55-minute rain interruption - saw Pakistan lose eight wickets for 68. All this was done without an over from Rangana Herath, who had tormented Pakistan last year.

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the 'Best Test player' of the 21st century in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia's website.

Dushmantha Chameera made his Test debut in the second Test against Pakistan at the P Sara Oval today (June 24).

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara is still in talks with selectors over his retirement from Test cricket, captain Angelo Mathews said on Wednesday.