Four half centuries carry new-look Pakistan to 281-5 against Sri Lanka in 1st test

Opening batter Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha have made impressive debuts as new-look Pakistan drove to 281-5 on the opening day of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka
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