Sri Lanka slumped against some spirited Pakistan bowling to struggle at 115 for 7 at tea on the opening day of the first cricket Test at Abu Dhabi stadium here Tuesday.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said Monday he was surprised over the decision to exclude pacemen Wahab Riaz and Umar Gul from the forthcoming Zimbabwe tour, saying it would hamper their progress.
The soil of Pakistan is fertile for producing fast bowlers.