Mickey Arthur shared his thoughts concerning the upcoming Tests

Pakistan national cricket team are going to face Sri Lanka in two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi, starting from December 11. Sri Lanka won the last Test series against Pakistan. During the first Test Pakistan couldn't reach 136 runs, while in second Sri Lanka won with first-innings 196 from Dimuth Karunaratne. The last meeting between the countries held T20Is in Pakistan, ended with Sri Lanka's 3 - 0 series win over the rivals. Ahead of the match, Pakistan captain Azhar Ali said: "It is important for us to play well in this series. We have a fresh batting line up ... We have to figure out how to win Tests in Pakistan." Meanwhile, Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur shared his thoughts concerning the upcoming Tests. "The key will be precision, accuracy and then building pressure with our bowlers. That is hopefully going to be the winning recipe for us. Our batsman cashing into that first innings is of utmost importance," he told. The first Test between the countries will be on December 11-15, while the second Test is planned to be on December 19-23.

Source: ICC-Cricket