Galle: Veteran batsman Younis Khan hit an unbeaten 133 to steer Pakistan out of trouble on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. The tourists, electing to bat in overcast conditions, slumped to 56-3 before Khan's rescue act helped them recover to 261-4 when bad light ended play two overs early at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka cricketer Mahela Jayawardene (2R) congratulates Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan (2L) at the end of the first day's play of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on Wednesday. Pic/AFP