Sri Lanka's batsmen Tillakaratne Dilshan (C) and Kumar Sangakkara run between the wickets as Pakistani bowler Umar Gul kicks the ground in frustration during their first Test match in Galle Friday. — APGALLE, Sri Lanka – Former captains Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara slammed hundreds as Sri Lanka bludgeoned Pakistan for 300-2 to begin the first Test at Galle International Stadium Friday. Dilshan opened with 101 for his 13th Test century and Sangakkara was 111 not out at stumps having posted his 29th hundred. Sangakkara was involved in two century partnerships; he and Dilshan shared 124 for the second wicket, then he and captain Mahela Jaywardene, unbeaten on 55, compiled an unbroken stand of 113. Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal, who tormented England at the start of the year, claimed both wickets in finishing the day with 2-81. Ajmal had opener Tharanga Paranavitana stumped for 24 at 63-1. That gave wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal his 50th dismissal in test cricket. Dilshan reached his half-century off just 49 deliveries, but he knuckled down for almost four hours to complete his hundred in the afternoon session, sweeping left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman for his 13th boundary. Dilshan was dismissed in the penultimate over before tea when Ajmal trapped him leg before wicket. His second century against Pakistan lasted 180 balls, and included one six. Sangakkara's eighth century against Pakistan tied the record for most hundreds against Pakistan with compatriot Aravinda de Silva. Pakistan opted for the second new ball in the 85th over in a bid to get the breakthrough, but the Sri Lanka batsmen survived the five-over spell to stumps. Jayawadene, who elected to bat first after winning the toss, was unbeaten on 55 having hit eight fours. Pakistan was without captain Misbahul Haq, who was suspended after Pakistan. Mohammad Hafeez led the side while Mohammad Ayub, a 32-year-old middle-order batsman made his debut.WI-England ODI washed out The third One-Day International between England and the West Indies at Headingley Friday was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. England won the series 2-0 after victories by by 114 runs, under the Duckworth/Lewis method, at Southampton last weekend and Tuesday's eight-wicket success at The Oval. England's Ian Bell was named Man of the Series thanks to scores of 126 and 53 after his recall to the one-day side as an opener following the limited overs international retirement of Kevin Pietersen. — Agencies
