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Karachi: Pakistan will hope to put a series of on and off-field disasters behind them and rebuild under new captain Younus Khan when they play their first Test in 14 months against Sri Lanka from Saturday.
Australia and New Zealand both cancelled matches and India also called off a visit after the Mumbai incident.
The elite Champions Trophy, scheduled for last September, was put off for a year and then withdrawn from Pakistan completely this month.
Younus, who replaced Shoaib Malik in after a ODI defeating against Srilanka, said Pakistan hoped to leave their problems in the past.
Pakistan have not hosted one Test since playing South Africa in October two years ago. Sri Lanka agreed to a split tour after India pulled out, playing three One-day matches last month before returning for two Tests.
However, Pakistan's prospects look shaky with controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar out injured, leaving the onus on fellow quick Umar Gul and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.
Debutant captain Younus will also have to carry the batting in the absence of Mohammad Yousuf, who is one of the banned rebels.
In their 15-man squad, Pakistan have named five new face - seamers Sohail Khan and Mohammad Talha, openers Ahmed Shahzad and Khurram Manzoor, and all-rounder Fawad Alam.
Sri Lanka captain Jayawardene backed Younis to handle the situation and insisted Pakistan would pose a serious challenge.
Pakistan have been embroiled in controversy dating back to the forfeited Test in England in 2006 when captain Inzamam-ul-Haq launched a dressing room protest after a ball-tampering citation.
The second Test starts in Lahore on 1st March.
