REUTERS: Pakistan's first test match on home soil since 2009, which starts against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, is a moment to rejoice for the whole country, Pakistan captain Azhar Ali said on Tuesday.
"It's a moment to rejoice, not only for the players but the whole Pakistan nation," Azhar told reporters."Test cricket's return to Pakistan after 10 years is an opportunity for us to get back on the winning track. "We will try our best to fix our mistakes and improve wherever we had been lacking. We have outstanding talent in our squad. They have potential and, if we implement it, results will be good."The matches are part of the World Test Championship in which Pakistan are yet to get off the mark after two innings defeats in Australia. Sri Lanka are fourth with 60 points from two matches.
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