Hussain wants the governing International Cricket Council (ICC) to look at the "absolutely crazy" calendar and make changes to ease the strain on multi-format players like Stokes.

Shaheen, a left-arm quick, and returning leg-spinner Yasir Shah claimed five wickets between them to expose Sri Lanka's tail.

The hosts made two changes to the team that beat Australia in a series-levelling win earlier this week at the same venue in Galle, which saw some rain in the morning.

Sri Lanka head into the Pakistan series after two contrasting results in Galle where they first lost to Australia on a vicious turner and then bounced back to hammer the tourists on Monday.

He lauded Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for showing the way to the countries new generation with his work ethic and prolific run-scoring.

The PCB will create an environment of brilliance with legends and icons of the game sitting in player dug-outs in the roles of mentors and coaches

Joe Root smashed an unbeaten 142 and Jonny Bairstow hit 114 not out as England cruised to their highest Test run-chase with two sessions to spare at Edgbaston.

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Modern Wing’ as a member of the class of 2022 in a ceremony held on Thursday.

Buttler's first major global event as captain is set to be the T20 World Cup in Australia in October, with England defending their 50-over crown in India next year.

All players named will get a ten per cent increase in their match fees, while Azam also gets a bonus for being captain.

Babar Azam is currently rated as the No.1 batter in T20Is and ODIs and is bagging more and more records

Morgan changed the culture of English white-ball cricket, not only at the top but all the way through.