Sania Mirza watched Pakistan win a thrilling T20 International against Sri Lanka but her husband Shoaib Malik flopped with the bat, managing eight off 12 balls in a stiff chase.

Chasing 173 for a series win, Pakistan recovered from 40-5 in the eighth over to beat Sri Lanka by one wicket in a thrilling contest.

Chasing Sri Lanka's 172-7, Pakistan recovered from 40-5 in the eighth over to surpass the target with four deliveries to spare at the Premadasa stadium.

Wasim Akram told the media on Saturday that regardless of the political situation between the India and Pakistan, it was necessary to have normal sporting ties.

Since drawing their series opener against the West Indies in Antigua in April, England have been unable to string two wins together in their subsequent seven Tests in 2015. Alastair Cook's men have taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match Ashes series.

Australia are currently 2-1 down against England in the Ashes with two Tests left to play.

The highlight of the Test match so far is Dale Steyn's 3-30, which enabled him to become the 13th cricketer in history to claim 400-plus Test wickets.

Wasim Akram will train around 20 young bowlers from across Pakistan, in particular from the tribal areas along the Afghan border and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.