Rain in Colombo frustrate Pakistan's hopes to equalize

After a miserable first test match loss by 209 runs with a day to spare, the visiting Pakistan cricket team rebounded on the first and second day of the second test at Colombo to much surprise to the hosts Sri Lanka and fans too.

The superb 4 runs less double century by Muhammad Hafeez, his career best, and Azhar Ali's 157 ensured a strong case of winning the second test and equalizing the 1-1 the wo tests.

But then came rains - and came they heavily to whitewash hopes of the visitors to avenge the first test defeat.

Pakistan declared their first innings on an imposing 551-6 and claimed an early wicket as Sri Lanka went to lunch on 70-1. 

But then rain stopped any further play after lunch.

We wait if clouds give way for play and Pakistan's hard work comes to their benefit. So far it looks it is for the benefit of the hosts as they are looking for a test series win against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Watch Live Online Free Streaming - Colombo 4th ODI 16 June 2012

Having drawn the series of five ODIs 1-1, with the thrid ODI washed away by rain, the visiting Pakistan cricket team under Misbah u Hassan play their fourth ODI against the hosts Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on saturday, 16 June 2012.

The weather at Colombo is again frecast as scattered thunderstorm with temperature ranging between 27 - 30° C. Therefore, on Pakistan's request, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made a provision for reserve days for the two remaining ODIs against Pakistan in Colombo.

I was amazed to find one interesting remark at cricinfo where one commenets read: "Can we build a roof close stadium in Colombo. Then we can schedule any match wiout any problem. When we are going to lose we will open the roof. We will be first nation in Asia to build a roof close stadium."

Pakistan team has no changes for this match.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, 16 June 2012 at 09:00 GMT at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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3rd ODI Sri Lanka vs Pakistan washed away in rain

Third ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka that kicked off at Colombo has been washed away by torrential rains Wednesday.

Pakistan winning the toss elected to bat. But when they were hardly 12/2 in about 6.3 overs, the match had to be suspended and later abandoned due to torrential rains over Colombo.

In fact the rains came to the rescue of the visitors as both their openers Hafeez and Azhar were sent back to pavillion for a total score of 12. 

It was Malinga that showed Hafeez the way to pavillion in the first over, while Azhar was forced to follow suit in the sixth over.

Djokovic vs Nadal final goes on to Monday

While everyone was watching for the match to finish into a history making event, rain delayed the excitement for another day.  Now the remaining match spills over to Monday. It will be the first French Open not to end on Sunday since 1973, when Ilie Nastase wrapped up his title on a Tuesday.

In fact the rain interpreted twice: First when Nadal was leading 6-4, 5-3 and then Nadal was leading 6-4 6-3 2-6 1-2* when the match referee called the players off court at 5:51pm (6:51pm local time).

So we wait for another day for the match to finish and see who makes history: Djokovic for winning all four Grand Slams or Nadal for winning Roland Garros final for the seventh time.

The match resumes Monday 11 June at 11:00 GMT. The links for free live streaming are given Here.

ATP Rome: Men's Final Postponed till Monday Midday

The Rome Open final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been put back to Monday due to heavy rain in the Italian capital. 

Play between the Spaniard and the Serb is due to get underway at midday tomorrow. 

Djokovic is the current holder of the title after he beat Nadal in last year's final.

Sunday's Women's final between Maria Sharapova and Li Na featured a lengthy delay after rain set in. World number two Sharapova eventually went on to win the match in three sets.