SPORTS WORLD: First Test begins today: Sri Lanka tour a tough challange for T20 champions.

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After thrashing Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 Cup in England, Pakistan will take on World Twenty20 Cup finalists in the first Test at Colombo, on Saturday. Having a psychological edge over the hosts, the visitors will play three Tests - the second will be played at P Sara Oval from July 12-16 and the third one at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground from July 20-24, followed by five One-day Internationals (ODIs) and one Twety20 match

With the return of experienced middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, Pakistan team is a perfect blend of senior and junior players. Despite beating Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 Cup, it is hoped that skipper Younus Khan would not be complacent against the super-fit and highly professional hosts.

Since Test and one-day cricket are a different ball …