First Pak-SL Test starts today

Rival captains Sarfraz Ahmed and Dinesh Chandimal hope the recent two-match Test series starting on Thursday between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will give them a new beginning.

Pakistan want to turn the page after the retirement of their two greats Younis Khan and Misbahul Haq while Sri Lanka will look to lift their recent poor showing in the longer format.

Ahmed, who will lead Pakistan for the first time in Tests, is confident that his team will avail the first opportunity.

Chandimal said they can benefit from the retirement of Younis and Misbah.